Things Kids Say – On Relatives and Relationships

Some days, you can’t wait for your kids to grow up.

However most of the time, you just want them to stay innocent forever.

Every once in a while though, they come up with some hilarious nuggets of wisdom or very adult-like sayings without even trying … like these ones! Read the rest of this entry »

Saving Voicemail Messages Onto Your Computer

Do you have any voicemails of your kids calling you and leaving you funny/touching/hilarious messages?

Do you listen to these messages when you’re having a bad day?

Do you wish you could save them on your computer?

I’ve had a voicemail message from Book Boy saved on my work voicemail box for about 1.5 years, had been meaning to transfer it to my computer and have finally gotten around to it (a round tuit?).

Find out how to save YOUR treasured voicemails and listen to the voicemail from Book Boy that cheers me up whenever I’m feeling down! Read the rest of this entry »

Things Kids Say – On Sandwiches and Storytime

Episode 1 – Clean Mom making a sandwich for Book Boy

Book Boy (aged 6) – Mommy, is this mustard in my sandwich?

Clean Mom – Oops, yes it is, I forgot you don’t like mustard.

BB – Mommy, what were you thinking?!?  Did your brain take a coffee break?

(Clean Mom couldn’t get upset because she was trying too hard not to laugh…) Read the rest of this entry »

Things Kids Say – You’re Russian, Mom!

(Sitting at a restaurant having dinner…remember Ballet Girl is 4 years old…)

Clean Mom:  Are there any potential Gold Medals for Canada tonight?

Incredible Dad:  Isn’t there men’s figure skating tonight?

CM:  No, that’s on Thursday.  Besides, one of the Russian skaters will probably win gold.

Ballet Girl:  You’re Russian, Mom!

CM:  Pardon me?

BG:  You’re Russian!

CM:  No I’m not…

BG:  Yes you are!  You’re always “Russian” in the morning!

(ba-dum-bum!  get it?  Russian – Rushin’?  nevermind…)

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