Young mom's know the value of a good lamination machine. Babies and toddlers put anything in their mouth - the more valuable the item, the more certain that it will soon be tainted with watery saliva. A protective clear coating of plastic assures one that her beloved toddler can empty her wallet and slime any one of her credit credits and a good swipe at McDonald's will still be guaranteed. Get a hold of that unprotected social security card and you can be assured of a trip to a government organization for replacement (you will need LOTS of laminated items to keep your toddler-in-tow occupied while you wait and wait and wait...). Hopefully, you will KNOW not to wear heels!
The fine art of lamination works for teenagers as well. Many important documents can be hidden in the bottom of jeans before being dumped in the wash. The soapy, watery agitation in the washer can do almost as much damage as the unforgiving jaws of a child.
I learned this the hard way when Brandon's beloved scripture mastery cards went through the wash. He uses these to memorize important scriptures that he learns in his early-morning bible class.
Amazingly, he is still using the protected cards!
Maybe a mom can LAMINATE a teenage brain!
hmmm...I just might have to start laminating more things then. Where does one go to laminate things?
ReplyDeletejeeze, I sounds like such a juvenile when I ask that...I swear I'm a real live grown-up, lol!
I have a sister with nine kids and a laminating machine. I had never considered the connection before. :)
ReplyDeleteI love my laminator! I use it all the time. You've taken the uses to a new high. I think I need to go laminate all the items in my wallet. My oldest starts seminary a little over a year from now, I've taken not and will laminate her cards.
ReplyDeleteIf you figure out how to laminate brains, please let me know.
It seems like there should be some sort of object lesson here. Protected we can withstand the swishing whirlwinds of the devil, right?
ReplyDeleteHey!!! I know you!!! You may not remember me but I lived in the Glenwood with Valerie W. , Susan B and Alex and Janet. I remember when you were dating Brad. Small little blogging world. Beautiful family! Found you at MMB. You had me at your profile pic. Completely awesome.
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