Things I Say Every Day (At Least Once, with Variations)
- Yes, you can have waffles for breakfast.
- It’s almost ready—be patient.
- We have to hurry so we won’t be late!
- You’ve watched enough TV today; find something else to do.
- Yes, I’ll read you a book.
- [Upon hearing piercing screams] What’s the problem?
- Just a minute; Mommy’s on the computer.
- You only need a Band-Aid if it’s bleeding.
- No, you can’t have any more candy/gum/strawberry milk/cereal for lunch.
- If you get that out, you’re going to have to clean it up.
- Say, “I’m sorry”/ “thank you” / “you’re welcome.”
- You have to eat two more bites of meat to get dessert.
- You can cry, but you can’t throw a fit. If you throw a fit, you have to: go in your room where I don’t have to listen to you / be put in your crib for two minutes where I don’t have to listen to you.
- It’s time to get these kids ready for bed.
- Where’s your blue blanket/stuffed puppy? Did you take it outside again?
- I’m sorry I got upset earlier.
- No, that doesn’t mean you can stay up. Go to sleep.
Happy Mother's Day!
A familiar script.
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Ohh, that one, that I'm sorry I got upset earlier...if I could only learn to control it! Oh, I hate that one! But look at you there on that couch! Just beautiful. You look truly happy in that moment. I hope that was so.
ReplyDeleteLoved it! I find myself saying most of those myself. I'll add: You get what you get and don't throw a fit and Where's Oso!
ReplyDeleteDid I ever tell you that you are an amazing mom. Well, there you go. Happy Mother's Day to you too.
Yep, I repeat several of those myself. My most recent addition is, "My answer is no and I'm not changing it so stop asking."
ReplyDeleteGlad it was a great day and belated Happy Mother's Day to you!
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