Well, we introduced our second family rule last night, in the form of a Bible verse...
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
This is one that all four of us need to consistently work on. But it really came into play yesterday with some unkind speech by both boys, directed towards each other. At bedtime, as I was explaining to them that this would be their memory verse, William suggested we write it on the chalkboard paint so they could learn it together. Great idea!
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| Visiting the Powell's, Nov 2007 |
Aside from our "real" family rules, sometimes it can be quite amusing to hear the things we find ourselves saying to the boys.
Don't lick the dishwasher.
Don't eat things out of the trash.
Don't let the dog lick your mouth.
Don't pick up the dog poop.
Hey, I'm just keepin' it real here!
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What are some of the funny, odd or embarrassing things you've caught yourself saying to your children?
*dom, pronounced kind of like dome, is the Russian word for house
7 comments:
Oh dear, I've often thought this could make a funny little book.
Don't lick the table
Take that rock out your mouth
We don't pour juice into our oatmeal.
If you feel like you have to go potty go potty right then don't wait until it's coming out.
Why do you step on EVERYTHING that's on the floor?
If your pull-ups are wet in the morning you need to tell me.
Pee in the water
I can go on and on and on
Chickens don't come in the house.
Where is the toad?
Toads don't belong in the washrag drawer.
Don't pee on your brother.
Your brother's bed is not where you poop.
That's not a toothbrush, its mascara so get it out of your mouth.
Don't use the scissors to cut ornamanets off the Christmas tree.
Don't bite your bed, the window sill, or your dresser.
Why did you shred your book and stuff it into your fan?
Got a good chuckle out of these, especially the ones by Mama of 2 and Counting!
Isabel is such a sensory girl, I've said, "Don't put your mouth on the _______," concerning just about everything!
My sad example is finding myself hollering loudly, "Use your quiet voice!" Duh.
I can't really think of anything or odd or funny I've said. Our son, though.... My favorite is, "My bottom is biting my underwear." when he got a wedgie.
On another topic, though, you said you had missionary friends in Ukraine. I have some clothes and shoes I'd love to send to our son's former orphanage. Any ideas on how to get it there or on how to get it to Ukraine period?
These comments are great! I had a good chuckle!
My favorite with my boys is, "Are you wearing underwear?" Not sure why I should even have to check, but with them, I do.
We sent something to a missionary friend in Ukraine by way of a family traveling there to adopt. They were from Utah and going on their second trip to get their child, and since they were going to our friend's town, it worked. We mailed it to Utah and they carried it in their suitcase.
As of late, "your shirt is not a napkin!" Driving me crazy!!
Chiming in a little late here ... but I had a good illustration of why we say these silly things. My boys (5 and 3) were supposed to getting ready for bed when I realized they'd been in the bathroom a LONG time and went to check. As I walked in, I hear "OK, flush it!!!" by my oldest, who has his head in the toilet. I yelled "WHAT are you doing?!" and he flipped his head up and I see the telltale soggy swirled head look (like a soft serve ice cream cone) and realize that instead of brushing their teeth, the kids have been giving each other swirlies! So I sent them to time out and my 5-yr old said, "But Mom, you never told us NOT to stick our heads in the toilet and flush it!" Apparently I had forgotten to add that one to the rules about not licking rocks, dishwashwers, the floor, etc, or touching any substance that had once been in another person's (or pet's) body... sigh.
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