Laughter

 I love telling jokes. Most people tell me I tell “Dad” jokes because they usually have a play on words in them somewhere. I don’t mind though. I just like to see people laugh. Laughing is fun, but be sure that you are not laughing at someone. That could hurt their feelings. It’s better when we laugh together. It turns out that laughing is good for us. Laughter can relieve stress and causes our bodies to produce chemicals called endorphins which make us feel happy and positive. The Bible tell us in Proverbs 17:22, A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Sometimes we even laugh because we are embarrassed. I love to watch funny movies. One of my favorites is Mary Poppins. They laugh a lot and tell funny jokes. In the movie Marry Poppins Burt, Mary, and Uncle Albert all sing,

“We love to laugh, loud and long and clear

We love to laugh, so everybody can hear

The more you laugh, the more you fill with glee

And the more the glee, the more we're a merrier we”

Did you know they have names for the funny way people laugh? My friend AI helped me find a few of them.

Types of Laughter:

• ·       Belly Laughter: A deep, unrestrained laugh that uses the abdominal muscles.
• ·       Giggle: A high-pitched, often nervous or silly laugh.
• ·       Chuckle: A quiet, soft laugh.
• ·       Guffaw: A loud, boisterous laugh.
• ·       Snicker/Snigger: A sly or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement at someone else's misfortune.
• ·       Cackle: A loud, harsh laugh that can sound unpleasant.

Which way do you laugh? I think I belly laugh the most. At least that what your Aunty Beth says.

Here’s one of my favorite jokes.

Which animal do you think would be more dangerous, a dragon or a dinosaur?

A Dinosaur.

A dragon won’t explode but a “dino might”!

(Get it dynamite?)

You have to admit. That was funny. What’s your favorite joke? I have added a link to “80 fun kids jokes.” You can ask your parents to read some of them to you. Be sure to laugh, because it’s good for you!

https://entertainyourtoddler.com/best-jokes-for-kids/

I hope you have fun this week!

Love Papaw