Well, it happened. I played the "Do you know there are people starving all over the world who would be thrilled to eat (fill in the blank)?! There are people walking 50+ miles to eat rice and beans. Without soy sauce." card at mealtime.
I am hanging my head in shame.
I swore I would NEVER say that to my children. but i did.
I had just read about the devastation and drought in Somalia and how people were walking 50 miles to get to a refugee camp (I may be combining different tragedies, I am horrible with facts and geography) and was tired of the slumped shoulders of our child and of hearing "sandwiches again?! I don't want to eat sandwiches for lunch again". And then it came out of my mouth. sigh.
Mom, I get why you told us that. ( and yes, my Mom thinks it is hilarious that I said it).
It has lead to some good conversations though. So, maybe it's ok.
He was sooooo excited to hold the new butterfly
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"Because I said so!" (translates to, "I am so tired of arguing with you and picking up after you, please just do what I asked without a big fuss, just this once!!")
I hear you! Love the butterfly photos!
Yep. I've been throwing that one around too. Guess our moms used those phrases for a reason. :)
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