I have a thing for words and language. I revel in precise phrasing, delight in description, and savor the lingering images that a well-crafted sentence can paint in the minds of a reader or listener.
You'd never guess this if you overheard some of the sentences I've uttered to my kids. Strings of miscellany emerge, punctuated with interruptions and forgetfulness. Here's a brief sampling of legitimate dialogue from our house today. Each line would be more sensible if I provided the context, but what's the fun in that?
Yes, I'm positive that your sister has a mouth. At least one.
Stop licking the sugar off of your feet.
And today's favorite, delivered with heightened urgency: Take your head out of the toilet.
I never said these types of things before children. I had no need.
What have been some of the best lines spoken in your household?
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Friday, January 28, 2011
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Oh my. . .I totally get this.
ReplyDeleteI have said, "Isaac quit digging in your butt" more times than I care (of course 1 time is too much in my world). Another favorite and constant is "Stop drinking the water!" This water that I am referring to is the water that is in the tub, the tub that my 2 1/2 year old son and 16 month old daughter are bathing in that may or may not have been pee'd in multiple times. . . .*sigh* I am right there with you Robin.
At school I have said "We dont lick walls!" :)
ReplyDeleteI have so little awareness of what comes out of my mouth these days that I can't recall a worthy quote from me, but instead I will quote my 4-year-old daughter - and she has many worthy quotes - upon looking into my (tired) eyes one day: "Mum, what are those red cracks in your eyes called?"...another day:"Mum, you've got a bit of old feet, like Grandma."
ReplyDeleteYes, that child of mine really makes me feel attractive.
I've just found you via The Little Mumma - love what I've read so far and will be back for more!
Lol! I swear, I can SO relate!! It is like landing on another planet!
ReplyDeleteIs that poop or chocolate on your hand?
ReplyDeleteI second "Don't drink the bathwater!!"
ReplyDeleteas a toddler teacher I often say: "Potty Water, NO NO touch!" and "Don't touch your winkie!" (as in the private part).
ReplyDeleteNo, Dada's not a pretty lady.
ReplyDeleteLMAO! It is so funny when you hear these things come out of your mouth. I once said something like "First eat your dinner and THEN you can put the pillow on the cat." Oy.
ReplyDeleteDon't touch your sister's poo!
ReplyDeleteI can't begin to tell you the number of times I have had to tell my daughter to get her head out of the toilet! Glad I'm not the only one. :)
ReplyDeleteI am often amused at myself when we're out and I tell the kids to finish thier food. "You can't play till you eat some of your fries!" "You have to eat more pizza than that." Yesterday my son asked a legitamite question: "Do I have to sleep when I go to bed?" My husband was mad at this question because it was obviously late and we just told him he was going to bed when we got home - but I thought it made sense - he wanted to know if it was quiet time.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post, it made me laugh and I love reading the responses too!
ReplyDeleteI am certain that I, too, have said the exact "We don't lick walls" sentence in my house!
ReplyDeleteShavahn, excellent!
Jill, I think I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall the moment you issued the "finish your dinner, then put the pillow on the cat decree." Wow, that's a winner!