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...And Don't Eat the Birdseed

Written by Brenda Catherine Ottinger

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Happens at your house too, I bet. You know those words that spill out of your mouth; words that you never thought you'd say.

I'm learning this boy-life as I go, and I can't say that I understand yet ,what exactly makes them tick. The one thing that I have learned for sure is that – I have a lot yet to learn.

The things that come out of my mouth these days surprise, even, me. Especially me.

Don't lick your toes.
Don't pee on your brother.
Don't eat the cat's food.
Where are your underpants?
Don't chase the ice cream truck.
What is this and why is it on my table?
Don't step on your brother's head.
Do you have a death wish?
Yes, that is a beautiful rock, sweetie.
Spaghetti for breakfast?
What would possess you to drink vinegar?!

No, there's never a dull moment in my home. Being the only female in a house full of men makes for one very eventful life. One crazy, chaotic, beautiful, blessed life.

I suppose you know you're a parent when your day starts with: "Good morning, son....did you know that your shirt is on backward?"

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OH my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
written by Kris, March 29, 2009

Hilarious--this is my life! I am the only female in the entire house, though I am told I can count our lab Allie as another girl, but her vote doesn't count . I think have said all of those! too funny!

Wow!
written by Tammy, April 07, 2009

Congratulations Brenda - those are so funny! That's great that you either a) remember all of those or b) recorded all of them..either way, it's great to read them. Way to go! smilies/kiss.gif

that's my life
written by Karen Fong, July 09, 2009

This is the first that I've ever seen someone say that they ALSO have to tell their sons that their clothes are on backwards. we have little phrases like "square pockets in the back" and Tag in the back to help them remember. I have three wonderful boys and I've said all those things and more. you have just helped me to understand my boys more because I thought they were the only ones on the planet who could repeatedly put their shirts on shorts on backwards.

Karen