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Little men

Posted on January 13, 2006
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The other day in the kitchen, while making brownies, I dropped the spoon. Brownie mix went everywhere. I had dropped a few things that day in a sleep-deprived haze and at this point was really frustrated with myself.

Not thinking I said, “Oh SHIT!”

Then I realized that duh, little ears in the next room. I looked over at Seth. He was totally engrossed in Bob the Builder. So I thought maybe that word had escaped his attention. But no. In a second, he was at my side wearing a very grave expression.

“Mommy. We don’t use words like that in our house. Remember?,” he said.

“Yeah, sweetie. I do. That slipped out. I’m sorry.”

After pausing to consider this he said, “Ok. Now I won’t make you stand in the corner THIS time but if you do it again, I will.”

I tried hard to stifle a smile. As he walked back to the Tv he added, “And I’m not sweetie! My name is SETH!”

Comments

14 Responses to “Little men”

Beth Fish on January 13th, 2006 4:43 pm

Well, he sure called you.
Linlee on January 13th, 2006 6:27 pm

Wow! Has he been watching Nanny 911 or what?
Anonymous on January 14th, 2006 2:02 am

Now that’s funny! Thanks Lisa I needed that laugh.

Bic
Ranger Tom on January 14th, 2006 11:11 am

You know, I really don’t envy you when he gets to be about 13 or 14…
Jaelithe on January 15th, 2006 5:14 am

That is the funniest thing I have read all week.
charles blunt on January 15th, 2006 6:10 pm

Very funny . I can see as your son gets older you are going to have a very exciting life .
Jaelithe on January 16th, 2006 4:25 pm

Thanks for leaving such extensive comments on my blog it’s nice to hear from someone else who’s gone through similar things!
Christina_the_wench on January 16th, 2006 5:29 pm

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa. The hell you are in for as Tom said above. Seth gets two snaps for putting Mom in her place! lol
Dawn on January 16th, 2006 7:18 pm

That made me kind of sad Lisa. I don’t like it when they grow up.
Isabel on January 16th, 2006 10:17 pm

Are you sure he isn’t 14? Sounds like he’s ready to be a teenager! Gasp!
Nap Queen on January 17th, 2006 12:02 am

OMG, he’s growing up!!! I hate getting busted by kids…it makes me feel terrible.
for Joke! on January 17th, 2006 2:55 pm

He sure told you!!

Cute story Made me smile today.
Emily on January 17th, 2006 5:43 pm

LOL, that is so cute! I love this age, they say the funniest things.
consise10 on January 18th, 2006 12:07 am

At least you know he listens, and understands the rules of the household. Did you venture into another room and burst out into laughter or what?