Apr
29
Julia has been known to utter a naughty word now and then, as documented here and here. Also here. And here. As well as here. And coming soon here:
We were watching television when we saw a preview for an upcoming television show during which a character said, “What a pain in the-” but was cut off before he could finish the sentence.
“He was going to say ass,” Julia told me. “What a pain in the ass.”
“Yeah? How do you know?”
“Well, you say What a pain in the ass.”
“That’s true,” I admitted. Then I launched into my usual response where I caution her not to repeat a phrase like that at preschool or playgroup or to Daddy or Grandma or Grandpa, or anywhere she may risk offending someone.
“But I can say it to you.”
“I don’t mind, obviously, since I’ve said it. It doesn’t offend me.”
“Well, um, it kind of offends me.”
“What? When I say it?”
“Sometimes.”
“Really? Really? Well, really? Okay. I’ll stop saying that around you. I’m really sorry I offended you, Jules.”
“That’s alright, Mom. You’ll do better.”
I was the proudest two inch tall woman, ever.
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You done good, Leslie.
*smiles*… she’a a clever one that Julia!
Hahaha, that’s awesome. Really good stuff. Even made me smile.
Hehe. She’s one smart cookie, your Julia. She’ll put that ability to good use in a decade or so, I can feel it.
I have a friend who is constantly telling me that her kid is being a P.I.A. The first time she used that acronym, I had no clue what she was talking about, so I just nodded and smiled. She actually whispered the acronym to me, with her hand over her mouth so her kid couldn’t see. He’s three. Made me feel a tad bit guilty about that note I slipped him earlier that read, “you are such a pain in the ass.”
Awwwww! She’s so clever! Hahaha I envy you… all I wanted was a little girl to put ruffle butt tights on and I got two stinky boys!
oooo what a clever little smart ass!! ha ha ha just kidding. Don’t tell her anyone said that.
At least she said “you’ll do better” I’m sure that’s something she got from your mouth too. Not just profanity.
At least she realizes that her feelings matter, right? That’s the silver lining of this shit cloud.
Very! I’m confident she’ll rule the world one day.
She shocked the hell out of me.
I truly believe the universe sent me that child specifically to keep me in my place. Thank goodness for her!
I hope so. If she uses it for evil, we’re all in trouble.
Hehe. Acronyms sort of take the fun out of the whole swearing thing! Although, I wouldn’t call my kids a pain in the ass. I’ll talk like a trucker, but I’ve got a thing about name-calling.
Thanks for stopping by my place!
And by “I’ve got a thing about name-calling,” I mean I’m really good at it. It just comes natural! So, I try my very best not to let them fly at the kids. At least not to their faces.
I think she’s smarter than I am!
I really do hope she hears more than just bad words come out of my mouth. At the very least, I’ve got some good 80′s music trivia knowledge to share.