We all know that when we try to impart wisdom to our children, we're never really sure if and when it's absorbed. I strongly believe that behavior is like language. In order for a child to learn language, he or she needs to hear the particulars at least 25 times. So when Melissa was a teenager, we would practice affirmations such as "I work very hard to achieve my goals," "I frequently am kind to others", et cetera. I figured it couldn't hurt and it also helped me in dealing with her teenage self.
While bathing three-year old Ariana tonight, Melissa thought it a good time to start with a positive litany -- one like that in The Help when the maid tries to improve the self-esteem of her charge. And so Melissa said to her, "You're kind, gentle and..." and before Melissa could finish, Ariana added, "And I don't hug people's privates." Stifling her laughter as best she could, Melissa said, "Well, yes, there's that, too."
While bathing three-year old Ariana tonight, Melissa thought it a good time to start with a positive litany -- one like that in The Help when the maid tries to improve the self-esteem of her charge. And so Melissa said to her, "You're kind, gentle and..." and before Melissa could finish, Ariana added, "And I don't hug people's privates." Stifling her laughter as best she could, Melissa said, "Well, yes, there's that, too."
17 comments:
OMG, What a riot! Thanks for sharing, best laugh of the day!
Out of the mouths of babes! People's privates are in the news a lot these days. I wish a lot of other people didn't hug people's privates.
Oh My Goodness, Kathy.... "Out of the mouths of BABES".... ha ha... Gotta love her!!!!
Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
That is very, very funny. The things kids say!
HaHa... out of the mouth of babes..
Merry Christmas Kathy, to you and your family!!! I'm sorry,(ashamed really), that this is my Christmas Card to you. But please accept it in the spirit of the love in which it was sent.
Much love to you this Holiday week, this Christmas Season and in this coming new year! I wish for you all of the magnificance that you can see for yourself, and even more than you were able to imagine.
So funny! What a dull world it would be without little kids and the surprising things they say.
Sounds like she has the basics down! Go Ariana!
You never know what is going to come out of their mouths. Makes life interesting!! : )
So cute! I hope you are writing down all her words of wisdom so you can present her with them when she is older.
Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! The kitties send their love.
This is just one blessing of having children (and grandchildren)children! They will always make us smile. Love it :)
Well now...I guess that about sums it up! I buckeled at the knees reading this. What a hoot; thanks for sharing.
Oh that is hilarious!!! thank you for the grat fit of laughter!
Merry CHRISTmas...
Out of the mouths of babes! Where did that come from? Thank goodness for kids...so much enjoyment.
Oh I love it! How ever did Melissa stop laughing?!
LOL what will they say next!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas kathy, all the best
Rick
Oh my goodness! I'm surprised Melissa could keep a straight face. That would have undone me.
A great laugh. I really enjoyed your blog!
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