Chicken Legs, Measurements, and Laughs

I made 10 chicken legs last night for dinner. They were Grandpa Knight's recipe. The kind he used to make at the Fire Hall, I guess. Rich was remembering Grandpa Knight and how he used to go pick up shut-ins for church every Sunday and everyone would have to wait to eat dinner until he got home. Sweet, sweet Grandpa. Anyway, You marinate the chicken for a few days then grill and baste them to perfection. Rich proudly announced that he had cooked them perfectly and he has the secret; low heat and lots of basting. You are also probably wondering how I can love chickens so much and still, gulp, eat them. I don't know, I wrestle with this at every meal that we have chicken. I am working through it, maybe I need to consider counseling. Did I mention all ten of the chicken legs were gone when we finished eating? I also made a huge pan of roasted vegetables and 16 crescent rolls. All gone! I cannot believe how much food two boys can eat. They are like vacuum cleaners. I have gone to the grocery store just about every day they have been home to pick something else up they have scarfed down. I wouldn't trade it for a thing.
In our house you have to have a thick skin. There is alot of "kidding" that goes on. The boys make fun of Rich because he is short, and by Rich's own admission, his head circumference may be larger than the average person. He can't help it, it's hereditary. They make fun of Chad because they say he has a "beak" and call him a Woodpecker. Garret gets harassed for his red hair and "bird chest" as Chad calls it. See what I am dealing with ? It is all in fun, most of the time, and there are sprinkles of love in there, way deep down. Anyway, Chad broke out the tape measure last night and started measuring everyone's head, neck, and nose. It actually was quite entertaining. Cheap fun, I say. We don't do board games, too much competition in our house, it always ends badly.
Chad is home for one more week. We will miss having both boys together. They really do like each other and it is fun to see them together. I know I don't mention Lauren much. She is cute too. Works alot and isn't home much. She is just as important in our family, she just isn't around much. If only she would clean her room.