Ummm, according to the wonderful Ms. C at my gym daycare…, THIS is how one makes a clapper:

Now, Ms. C is so sweet, she doesn’t get why these drawings of hers are SO FREAKIN FARKIN FORKIN hilarious! She really doesn’t think that THAT looks like a penis, or that THAT looks like a certain sexual act, in any way, shape or form…! But, ummmm, everybody else does.
See, when I recommended that some of my trainer friends check out the “How-to-Make-a-Clapper” sheet that’s tacked on the daycare wall by the coat hooks (“because you will LAUGH YOUR ARSES OFF”), they did. And, the “How-to-Make-a-Clapper” sheet did not disappoint! In fact, it has now been photocopied LIKE CRAZY and circulated among the gym’s franchises for ALL the staff to enjoy!
Ms. C is, of course, okay with this because she knows we love her and that it’s merely a matter of ALL OF US being corrupt and pathetic and, possibly, in need of a GOOD LAUGH….
Now, Gorgeouses, if you don’t think the “How-to-Make-a-Clapper” sheet is FREAKIN FARKIN FORKIN hilarious…, that’s okay! At least you now know how to make a clapper! And, that’s a really good thing.
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The mouse came back…thought he was a goner. But, the mouse came back. He just couldn’t stay away…, dum, dum, dum (know that song, Gorgeouses??)….

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Last night, Josh-O convinced me to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE. So, we went out as a family to a beautiful restaurant in midtown Toronto called Shatzy’s. I was SO reluctant to go out — had a headache and everything. But, he insisted. And, I’m so glad he did. We walked into the restaurant, and I immediately relaxed. The tension in my head eased. And, I REALLY enjoyed myself. I particularly loved the lights upon lights adorning the ceiling and warming up the place, the way the owner treated us like royalty, how accepting everyone there was of our baby rascal and 2.5 year-old monkey who let out the occasional SCREECH.
The food was also DEELISH. Something for everyone. I had an AMAZING appetizer: portobello mushroom with goat cheese, pine nuts and sundried tomatoes (LOVE). And, I had a carb-free entree of perfectly-baked WILD ATLANTIC salmon on a bed of steamed veggies. Like a good little dieter, I gave my sweet-potato fries to Josh-O and the monkey, who enjoyed pizza, lasagna, caesar salad and a scrumptious (-looking and -smelling…..) lemon-meringue pie.
Only problem with the restaurant? The waiter put the lemon-meringue pie IN FRONT OF ME! Okay, it was an accident. But, still. Hee!
Cheaty HIGHLY recommends.
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So, the GORJ Fran from Frantastic Treats (seriously, she’s GORJ — see for yourself on her site — with a South African accent to boot!) and I are THRILLED that we’ve had such a great response to our CHEATY VALENTINE CONTEST! And, it’s not too late to enter, you know! You have till Thursday! Winners to be announced Friday! SO exciting!
And, you can expect LOTS more chances to win stuff when my NEW CHEATY SITE is complete! Coming SOOOOON! Yeah, just stay on the edges of your seats for another 2 weeks, or so…! It’ll be worth the wait, promise! Can you tell I’m getting excited???










































Tug said, February 3rd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I’m so glad you got out & had a good time – YAY Josh-O!! You need to do that more Hales…if YOU’RE happy & relaxed, the whole fam will be.
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Tug said, February 3rd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
P.S……the clapper is funny!!
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Valentine » How to Make a Clapper…. said, February 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
[...] The Cheaty Monkey wrote an interesting post today on How to Make a Clapperâ?¦.Here’s a quick excerpt Ummm, according to the wonderful Ms. C at my gym daycare…, THIS is how one makes a clapper: Now, Ms. C is so sweet, she doesn’t get why these drawings of hers are SO FREAKIN FARKIN FORKIN hilarious! She really doesn’t think that THAT looks like a penis, or that THAT looks like a certain sexual act, in any way, shape or form…! But, ummmm, everybody else does. See, when I recommended that some of my trainer friends check out the “How-to-Make-a-Clapper” sheet that’s tacked on the daycare wall [...]
Erika said, February 4th, 2008 at 12:36 am
I was really hoping you thought that the picture looked dirty, too. I needed a good laugh. Also so glad you treated yourself. Sounds fantastic. And 64 comments? Holy guacamole!
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SciFi Dad said, February 4th, 2008 at 7:48 am
All that and you didn’t make one “the clap” joke?
C’mon!
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Lis Garrett said, February 4th, 2008 at 7:52 am
THANK YOU for the early-morning laugh!!
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Isn’t a nice meal cooked and cleaned up by someone else a treat! Glad you got out for a nice dinner, it can do wonders.
Multi-Tasking Mommy said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:10 am
I can’t wait for your new site! I was just thinking about it on the weekend, wondering how much longer I had to wait….
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Beck said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Not only did I think it looked dirty, but The Boy, walking by, asked me why someone drew a picture of a penis.
I need an evening out too, soon. Boy, do I.
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Anne said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:50 am
You NEED my mouse trap!
Email me an address and I will ship it to you.
(If you don’t want to send my your home address that’s cool send me Josh’s work address or something.)
You are freaking me out with that nasty little rodent creeping around in the house with your wee ones.
Very funny drawing! Ms. C. sounds like a love!
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Anne said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Hey I checked out the Shatzy’s Website! I love that they offer Whole Grain Pasta! Which they were closer to Mississauga!
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LD said, February 4th, 2008 at 8:56 am
That is the funniest picture ever. It’s the kind of thing our daycare would hand out also – you sometimes just have to laugh!
You’d think the teacher would recognize the similarities given the number of diapers they change!
But anyway, I’ve always wanted to know how to make a clapper!!!
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sarah said, February 4th, 2008 at 9:03 am
will definately keep that restaurant in mind when we are in T.O. next, WILD atlantic .. that is SO rare to get in a restaurant.. awesome, and your appetizer sounds delicieuse…. AND there is food for kids! yeah!
Renee said, February 4th, 2008 at 9:57 am
sorry your mouse returned…it must not have a sense of smell as normally they would steer clear of a house with cats. Glad to see Minden is on the case though…maybe you could open the cabinets and let him look around.
Glad you had a great dinner out.
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LAVENDULA said, February 4th, 2008 at 10:19 am
hi haley i tried to comment like 3 times on the valentines day giveaway and it wouldn’t post my comments….anyhow that clapper drawing is so hilarious! hahahaha! miaaooowwww minden
Susan Helene Gottfried said, February 4th, 2008 at 10:35 am
OMG, Haley. I had to scroll up and down a few times to see who’d posted the badly drawn porn!!!
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Cyndi said, February 4th, 2008 at 11:22 am
It sounds like a wonderful night out! I am glad you could all enjoy the time together. Going out makes me very stressed, usually. Sorry to hear about the mouse, though. Yuck! Oh, and that picture is hilarious.
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Wendi said, February 4th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Hi.lari.freakin’ous!
You seem to have a knack for finding penises in weird places….Didn’t you find the guy with a boner on the bazooka gum comic? Hmmmmm.
Your dinner out sounds wonderful! I’m glad you got out and enjoyed.
Mom On The Run said, February 4th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Can’t wait to see the new site!
You are SO brave to try dinner out! We haven’t gone out to dinner with our toddler since June! (Yes this also means I haven’t been out ot dinner since June)
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shay said, February 4th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
you have a totally dirty mind and … so do i lol!
Clapper is hilarious! I can’t believe she didn’t see it
Oh and what a wonderful sounding evening. Sometimes you just need a night out! Maybe I should plan one……..
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Fran said, February 4th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I just need to know if Ms C is really really old, or really really blind??
Unless she was born and rasied in a pretty pink bubble SHE WOULD TOTALLY SEE HOW PHALLIC THAT IS….HA HA HA!!!
oR PERHAPS… a Freudian Defense Mechanism?? HEE HEE HAA HAA….
So so good to hear you went out. And well done on the WILLPOWER!! You are doing great!!
PS: thanks for the Gorg SAfrican comment!! LUV U!
ali said, February 4th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
oh how i love me some found porn
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Kathryn said, February 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Ew. What a nasty photo. Too funny that the teacher didn’t even realize it looked raunchy. Hehe.
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ALF said, February 4th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Found your site from Shamelessly Sassy’s – just wanted to say hi!
That drawing is too much.
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amanda said, February 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
hahaha! Love the clapper drawing! And the portabello mushrooms with the goat cheese and sundried tomatoes sounds so delicious. Glad you had a nice dinner!
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kelly said, February 4th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
But what is the real purpose of a clapper because when I look at that picture all I see is the equivilant of a bottle of wine and the kids spending the night at Grandma’s. Maybe that is why I currently have two children under two running around the house.
Glad you had a night on the town. Sounds awesome!
Mrs. G. said, February 4th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Penis? I don’t see a big hulkin’ penis. What penis?
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Taylor Blue said, February 8th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Sorry, I haven’t been around I got this awesome job at a celebrity website and I am soooo busy…but that clapper is a classic…thanks for sharing that picture. And have fun in all the snow!!!
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