People, I am a reasonably intelligent person. I graduated high school with a 3.9 GPA. I had an academic scholarship at Ricks College and an academic scholarship at BYU. So when I tell you this story, please try not to think of me as the dumbest person you know.
The other day, as I was trying to become the world's best canning specialist, I was going over some information packets and I said to Shane, "Why are we supposed to store so much wheat? All I ever hear is 'Make sure you have wheat'. What do you do with it?"
At this point Shane looked at me, shock and awe consumed his face..."You're kidding, right?"
"No I'm not kidding. Are we supposed to just eat plain wheat?"
"Dixie," he started in slowly, "Wheat is used to make flour."
Oh my gosh. How did I miss that? I'm well aware that every package of flour I have ever bought has a picture of wheat on the front of it. I watched my mom grind wheat when I was a kid. How in the heck did I not know wheat was used to make flour? I'm not sure. I don't recall eating paint chips as a kid.
Good job Dad (Bishop Shumway). I think my calling was definitely inspired.
p.s. 2 years ago I just learned that England is an island. I really am smart, I swear!
6 comments:
I'm laughing. Really hard. Sorry, but that is the funniest thing ever...especially because I know how smart you are. Just out of curiosity, could you fill me in on where you thought flour "came from?"
You are funny...It's okay, Dixie, we ALL have our Jessica Simpson moments...some of us more than others...to make you feel better, when we first got our cat, it was making a weird sound. I told Greg I think it had a cold. He turned to me and said, "The cat is purring!" See, now you feel better? I'm proud of you for totally getting into your calling. It seriously is such a vital calling, especially in these times we live in.
Hilarious! Here's one on me: I have three boys, right? Well, I was babysitting a five-year-old girl (just a year ago) and when she changed into her pajamas, I kept asking her where the pants were. She kept saying, "there are no pants." Finally it dawned on me that she was wearing a nightgown -- no pants required. Yeah, I'm smart, too.
That's okay Dixie. Jenny thinks the Pope is a rock group. *wink*
What exactly did you think mom did with the wheat after she finished grinding it?
That is the funniest thing I've heard in a while. I am so excited about your fitness tips I was going to suggest you add a nutrition tip here and there, but I've changed my mind after this revelation!;)
I'm sure you really know where flour comes from. Your are probably just exhausted from all of your tri training! I'm sure that is all.
I love it!! Too funny! No worries, I know how smart you are!:) I just wish I could have seen the expression on Shane's face!
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