Writer’s Workshop: Just Sayin’
Since the last time I wrote about what the kids have been saying I have been collating all their interesting anecdotes which I’ll be sharing here.
As you know kids are blatantly honest and they certainly don’t mince their words. It can be both good and bad depending on how you perceive it.
Most of the time I encourage my kids to be honest even though feelings can be hurt and it may not seem that “socially acceptable” in certain circumstances. However as they are growing up and people are less forgiving of adults as compared to kids I am teaching them how to “read” the situation before giving their opinions.
My #1 son is very outspoken and very willing to let other’s know his thoughts. I recently shared on my Facebook Page our experience at a trial that we went for an enrichment center.
If you can’t see what was posted here it is again.
Receiving positive affirmation from your child has to be one of the best satisfaction a parent can get. It certainly made my day when Monkey boy said no to an enrichment class as he was certain that I could teach him better then the center’s tutor. ‘My mummy knows how to make lessons interesting and you don’t” after we did a trial.
While we were on board of the plane to Hong Kong last month the stewardess asked him where his parent were as both boys were seated with each other while the girl and I were seated in the row behind.
Monkey boy said” There she is.. she’s seating behind us. My mummy is very capable you know. She can take care of all of us alone!!”
Even though the boys can be very endearing they can certainly drive you up the wall at times.
While asking them to get ready for bed as it was getting late.
” Mummy. I’m doing something very very important okay. You just have to wait” said Doggie boy.
“What’s so important ?” I ask.
“It’s boys stuff okay.. Important!!.. wait!!” Doggie boy says rather irritably.
Going over to look at what the “important” thing is I was annoyed to see him watching another MineCraft video on you tube.
” Watching videos are so important is it? I asked him
” Yes!! Very important to me!!” he replied.
That is SOOO important to do as compared to getting ready for bed. Grrr!!! ( Seriously annoyed with this kid.)
” Come on..we have to go” I tell Tiger girl.
“No. I’m not done yet?” she replies
“We will be late!!” I say
” I’m not done yet!! Can’t you see I am admiring the scenery. You wait okay!!” she says looking smug.
* Can faint!!*
What are the darnest things that
your kids have said?
Any memorable moments?
Ida
July 24, 2014 @ 2:38 pm
Hahaha, I had fun reading those remarks but they certainly are adorable!
Maria
July 24, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
Stopping by from Mama Kat’s
Ha! How funny are they?!?! Love the admiration from Monkey Boy – and Doggie Boy – he’s funny!
But Tiger Girl…she sounds like mine! Where do they get this stuff!!!???
artmusedog and carol
July 24, 2014 @ 9:37 pm
What a precious post for J ~ Adorable and lovable children and the cutest comments they make ~ thanks, ^_^
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Haley Webb
July 25, 2014 @ 12:57 am
These are hilarious! I love when my nephew gets all serious about something that’s not serious at all haha. Stopping by from mama Kat’s!
Freda Mans
July 25, 2014 @ 6:45 am
My nephew said the cutest thing when he was about 3 and a half. He’s now 23.
“The bees eat the trees and everything we do.”
Kat
July 25, 2014 @ 8:00 am
It seems that what’s important to us just doesn’t always jive with what’s important to us. It sounds like your daughter is a stop-and-smell-the-rose kind of girl 😉
storybeader
July 26, 2014 @ 12:40 pm
I don’t have kids myself, but a friend was telling me abut her grandchild saying – “Why don’t you live with grandpa anymore? Do you not like him?”. And she told the child, No, we just don’t get along. The child said, Well, he doesn’t like you! She laughs every time she tells that story.
Tina
July 26, 2014 @ 11:23 pm
Beautiful children! And smart enough to know what Mama will allow! Keep writing down those precious words.
Tara Gauthier
July 27, 2014 @ 10:02 am
I can so relate to the bedtime story, my daughter loves to pull the I’m just busy doing something important card! I posted about the funny things my kids say too for the workshop. Check it out here. http://www.twomischievousmonkeys.com/2014/07/kids-say-darndest-things.html
Chin chin
July 28, 2014 @ 2:12 pm
My boys also tend to say “Wait” just because they’re watching something on video or playing games with the computer. It’s annoying especially when they have something more important to do. Well, I was like that when I was small but not too much.
Jenny Matlock
August 7, 2014 @ 2:48 am
I love that you write these down. I have a bunch I’ve written down over the years with the Grandlittles. I think I’ve forgotten most of them from when my kids were actually small.
Thanks for the smile and for the linking to the letter J.
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