Oh The Things They Can Say...

Children can be brutally honest. Offensively so even. Sometimes I am not sure if honesty even plays a part - more just plain imaginative! Some days after slaving away endlessly making everyone else's journey as simple and pleasant as possible, I catch one of these doosies thrown my way and wonder why on earth I bothered.

Some top comments of late:

"Mum, you've got a big butt!"
I would be seriously offended but since I am a size 8 I am tending to ignore.

"Your butt wobbles!"
Thanks for that. They do tend to do that when the rest of your body also moves with it. Thanks for pointing it out nice and loud in public anyway!

"Mum, you're old!" 

"I know. You don't have to tell me!"
Sorry for attempting to impart some wisdom or advice or just have a conversation.

"Yuck! I am not eating that!"
Frequently spoken upon viewing a great dinner.

"You never..." (Insert your own response that's offensive or self-esteem blasting).

Some of the best but believe me the list is ever-growing along with the kids.

Whatever it is that drives us to procreate is beyond me. After six kids you would think I would have learned that adorable babies grow into smaller adults with opinions often offensively different to our own. They will challenge, offend, retaliate, dislike and oppose us just because they are having a bad day.

On top of the bad stuff, they expect rewards, treats and fun on tap just because they've been born.

They will spend all your cash.

Use all your physical energy like little leeches.

Throw tantrums when you say no to their demands and expectations.

But who can resist when they start their journey with you looking so gorgeous?

Yes, it's a slow disease this growing up.

What charming phrases have your children hit you with lately?

Please share them below and leave a comment!

 

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