Two weekends ago, Jody took Ava out to run errands in the morning like they do every Saturday. They had a productive time out, but upon arriving back home Jody confessed, “I’m a crappy dad. I forgot to get Ava lunch.” Oops. She was indeed a bit hungry so we got her fed and all was well.
Fast forward to three days later. I was running late with getting Ava to her last morning of summer camp at the farm. (Jody worked from home that morning so in having him around to help out, I didn’t stay on task like I usually do when I’m doing it alone, and fell woefully behind schedule.) As we were driving there, I explained to her that she would be getting there a little bit late and apologized that I didn’t have my stuff together on time that morning. She replied matter of factly, “You’re a crappy mom.” D’oh!
I kind of figured she’d eventually pick up the only real swear word we use around here on a regular basis. I just didn’t think it would be used quite like that. :oP Thanks, crappy dad.
Stumble it!
Jen @ One Moms World says:
Oh my goodness hehe… I did have to laugh a little. Kids say the darndest things and pick up what we don’t want them to pick up LOL.
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:35 am
Nicole says:
LOL!! In Jody’s defense, I’ve forgotten to feed the kids too. Once we were at a restaurant at 11am and S was coming unglued and it finally dawned on me….he hadn’t eaten yet. D’Oh! In my defense we have lots of food around, available to him – I failed to ask him if he’d eaten or if he wanted something else.
But back to the point of the post. That’s hilarious!! Whenever S comes up with a gem like that T looks at me….and I swear it’s not always my fault!
August 23rd, 2007 at 7:40 am
Christina says:
LOL….that is just too funny! I guess I’m a crappy mom too, as we were running late this morning ourselves. :o)
August 23rd, 2007 at 8:47 am
Stacy says:
LOL! Yes, I have noticed the kids picking up our language more and more, too. We (I) really need to watch what we say going forward. ;)
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 am
Jenny says:
Ohh that’s rich! It’s nice to hear it from those sweet little mouths isn’t it? We’ve had to break Joshua of saying “dang” which he got from me. :) But at least it never accompanies an insult!
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:37 am
Tiffany@naturemoms.com says:
Ouch! I have been on the receiving end of some comments like that. :)
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:44 am
bitsy parker says:
If only that were the worst thing my children repeated I wouldn’t be such a crappy mother!!!
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:40 am
Anonymous says:
Love it! Thanks for sharing! From one “crappy” mom to another! =)
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:03 pm
pinks & blues girls says:
It’s amazing when they really nail the concept of a word – and use it as a total zinger!
Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Pinks & Blues Girls says:
You must be commended on raising such a brilliant child!!… I can just visualize the whole scene!! How did you keep from laughing out loud!!??
Sharon – Pinks & Blues
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Liesl says:
Yup. All it takes is one slip of the tongue and Look Out!
But she sounds so cute I bet you were smiling ;-)
August 23rd, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Elizabeth-The Whole Family says:
Oh wow! I bet that made you feel just great!
August 23rd, 2007 at 8:57 pm
chelle says:
hehehe it is so quick how they pick up the bad words!
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Penny says:
LOL! At least it’s not toooo bad eh?
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:58 pm
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August 24th, 2007 at 5:10 am
Leigh says:
Oh my, that is hilarious!!!! And just for the record, you are anything BUT a crappy mama.
xoxo
August 24th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Renee says:
Lol,
I have a friend that when she was around 2 her and her Dad were in the truck and a men cut them off so the Dad say for “forF@#$ sake”
later that after noon my friend was in the living room playing and her Mom and Dad reading then she drop her doll and said ” for fuss cake” that was the last time her Dad use that kind of laungage around her lol!
August 24th, 2007 at 2:15 pm