I am trying really hard, but I don't understand my children's fascination with bodily functions. I am constantly asking my 2 year old if she pooped, her reply, "no, just pee." My 4 1/2 year old finds it completely hilarious to say poop and pee about 200 times a day. Which in turn gets my 2 year old to repeat everything my 4 1/2 year old says.
The best is when my older is screaming, "MEGAN POOPED! CHANGE HER NOW! SHE STINKS!" In my amusing mind, I say, "In a minute." "NO!! NOW! I CAN'T WATCH MY CARTOON WITH THAT SMELL!!!!" It really is bad considering she leaves a vapor trail of stink. So, I get my little one in the bedroom, pull off her pants, and she says, "See, See? It's green!" That is her answer for every time she poops. Really, the only time that happened was when she had a cupcake with green frosting. It was pretty interesting to see this lime green poop. Hence, every time I change her poopy diaper she says, "GREEN!" Than she grabs a wipe and tries to clean herself. I end of screaming "NO!" Now I have poop on my hand, on the bed, and on her socks.
I neve thought the last 5 years of my life would consist of telling one daughter to stop saying poop and the other to stop looking at her poop.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Kids being kids, or adults just wishing they were kids...
I know everyone has stories about their kids. Many are funny and many are just for the family. It got me thinking to why kids say the things they do. I believe as we get older we have a button we are constantly pushing, saying, "Don't say that" or "Don't do that" At times I find it very difficult to be an adult. There are many things I wish I could say or do, but really don't, cause I think I would get some weird looks.
One example is this last weekend, Grace and I were at a fashion show. One of the ladies next to us was very nice, but has a huge gap in between her front teeth. Unfortunately, my daughter decided to comment...she turned to the woman and said,"It looks like your teeth are wiggling." Wow! So embarassed, I turned to her and replied, "I am so sorry." Luckily she was very easygoing and said no problem, lots of people thought that. Than, two minutes later, after the waiter refilled out water, she stated, "That man has a weird voice." I am really trying hard not to constantly shush her.
There are many of us, as adults, that make these same mistakes.
In fact, when I was in Mexico, I decided to let go and have a few drinks. The owner of the company, (meaning, he pretty much owns Spain) was departing that evening and I thought I would show that I knew the appropriate social skills for other cultures. He came over to say goodbye, (he only spoke Spanish) and I gave him the usual European two kisses, (on the cheek) and a handshake. He immediately backed away, rapidly speaking Spanish. I guess I created my usual faux pas. You only give one kiss on the cheek, plus, since he didn't really know me, he didn't want a kiss from me anyway. Well, thank god he left that evening and the waiter was coming around with another drink.
One example is this last weekend, Grace and I were at a fashion show. One of the ladies next to us was very nice, but has a huge gap in between her front teeth. Unfortunately, my daughter decided to comment...she turned to the woman and said,"It looks like your teeth are wiggling." Wow! So embarassed, I turned to her and replied, "I am so sorry." Luckily she was very easygoing and said no problem, lots of people thought that. Than, two minutes later, after the waiter refilled out water, she stated, "That man has a weird voice." I am really trying hard not to constantly shush her.
There are many of us, as adults, that make these same mistakes.
In fact, when I was in Mexico, I decided to let go and have a few drinks. The owner of the company, (meaning, he pretty much owns Spain) was departing that evening and I thought I would show that I knew the appropriate social skills for other cultures. He came over to say goodbye, (he only spoke Spanish) and I gave him the usual European two kisses, (on the cheek) and a handshake. He immediately backed away, rapidly speaking Spanish. I guess I created my usual faux pas. You only give one kiss on the cheek, plus, since he didn't really know me, he didn't want a kiss from me anyway. Well, thank god he left that evening and the waiter was coming around with another drink.
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