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.
I love you.
No, that doesn’t mean you can stay up. Go to sleep.
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.
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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