Swear, that is. And really I only have one word--damn. (Shocking isn't it. I know.) It is my go-to word when the toilet overflows or I spill something all over the kitchen or something goes seriously awry.
Apparently Abigail has caught on.
A: Can I sit by Simon at lunch?
M: No.
A: Damn!
Chris wanted to yell. I wanted to laugh. OK, I did laugh after they went for quiet time. Chris loves the fact that Abigail's first swear word was learned from me. I hold that he has taught her far more disrespectful words.
Seriously, though, we did have a good conversation about how that isn't a good word and how we all need to be more careful of what and how we use the gift of language. And it make me wonder how the way I say things may be worse than the words I choose.
Enough seriousness . . . this is celebration month!
Some other things that we have heard here.
S: Doooooooood
C: What are you thankful for?
S: Poop
C: Anything else?
S: Cukick (cupcake)
A: Breadsticks! When did you make breadsticks?
S: Last night when I made the pizza.
A: Oh, so that's how it went down.
A (during quiet time, shouting): Mommay! How many more minutes till three?
S: 24
A: (plaintive): Mommy, why do you choose to believe the clock?
A: I hated the accident. I couldn't sleep because I had a heart attack after the accident.
Damn Sarah! I had NO idea you used some language...(wink)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness are those some priceless words out of the mouths of your kids. Don't you love it!!!!
I think you are very right. It's not necessarily what we say but how we say it. I hurt Brenna's feelings last night and I'm still upset about it. I didn't mean to do it, it was just frustation on my end. I didn't think enough to pause and do a quick "is this tone necessary...should you show more compassion."
Okay now I'm getting serious!
Thanks for making me have a smile over my toastwich =-)
Why do you choose to believe the clock?! Love it! She is so bright. I also love that Simon continues to be thankful for poop. I think I am, too, but just forget to think of it :-) Thanks for the honesty, again.
ReplyDeletehaha! I think my favorite is "Oh, so that's how it went down." I can just picture her saying it. What a blessing our children are!!
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