Happy 248th birthday, United States Marine Corps!! What is the possibility you read that and thought: Marines are so cocky?? Well, you aren't wrong. Truth be told, even if you are a Marine, you'll agree with that fact. If you had the privilege to serve with them then you know. And when I say privilege, it was a ^&*()% privilege. They posses a fighting spirit and notorious commitment to one another and this nation that are unmatched. What I love most about Marines is the trash talk!! They talk trash like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan playing a game of 1on1. If you are lucky they allow you in the brotherhood for life and the trash talk never stops. So, if you are ever wondering why I talk the best trash and why I annoy your mother everyday, blame it on my fellow devil dogs. My best friends are lethally trained, dirty mouthed, brainwashed, booz filled, arrogant, on edge, always faithful and ready to serve brothers who I would take care of anyday. So, here is to your birthday and the traditions that make the USMC so unique. I look forward to the cake cutting tradition this evening:
The cake is cut with the Mameluke sword, named for its similarity to Ottoman warrior swords and carried by Marines since Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon’s assault of Derna, Tripoli, in 1805. It reminds all present that the Marines “are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.” The first piece of cake goes to the guest of honor, whether it be newlyweds, the Secretary of the Navy, governors, or others. The next is given to the oldest Marine present, and the third to the youngest Marine present. When the oldest Marine receives the second piece, they turn and symbolically pass it to the youngest, representing the passing of experience and knowledge to the younger members and the importance of taking care of younger Marines. All adhere to Major General Lejeune's wishes to read his Order Number 47, as well as the Commandant’s message. After that is for you to understand if and when you become a part of the brotherhood.
1. The twins asked me yesterday why the neighbors still have their Halloween decorations up, and I didn’t know they were the president and vice president of the HOA board!!
2. The twins wanted a Yes Day, so, I said let’s have one starting now and eyes lit up!! Then I said go clean your room it's time for "Field Day" and that’s when they figured out where they made a big mistake!!
3. Twins: daddy if you could be any kitchen utensil what would you be?
ME: A knife, because I’m sharp!!
Twins: *without missing a beat* and because you always cut the cheese!!
4. Twins sure have a lot of opinions about cooking shows for people who eat paw patrol string cheese for breakfast!!
5. Stages of getting twin brothers out the door: 1. We are leaving in 15 minutes. 2. We are leaving in 5 minutes. 3. We are leaving in 1 minute. 4. Why do you only have underwear on??
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