Here are some GEMS from the holidays:
On New Years Eve I decided to take the toddlers to my Yoga studio to teach them some yoga in an effort to keep them entertained so that they were not under foot in the kitchen while the seafood feast was being prepared. I rolled out four mats. The three children took their places on the mats facing me. I asked if they were all ready to begin yoga. All three faces smiled at me and then they began to follow my verbal cues and imitate my gestures. We all sat cross legged and then began to inhale and exhale while raising our arms over head. This was going swimmingly and next I asked the kids to make their hands float around their heads like butterflies. It is then that the 2.5 year old's expression changes. He starts to look worried and then begins to cry.
Michelle
Gavin what's wrong sweetie?
Gavin
I want to do yogaaaaaaaat.
Michelle
We are doing YOGA honey - it's an exercise.
Gavin (cries harder)
Then Gavin's Mom comes into the studio to see how we are making out with our yoga class and sees her son dissolving into a puddle of tears.
Dawn
Gavin what's the matter?
Gavin
I want to do yogaaaat.
Dawn
Oh honey, it's not yogurt- its yoga. They are different.
Gavin
But I want yogaaat.
Dawn and I try not to laugh too hard and then I say there is some in the fridge. Dawn takes Gavin away to the kitchen to eat some Yogggggggaaaaaaaaaaat. And the rest of us continue for a while with our yoga.
NEXT:
On Christmas day Steve's Mom and Aunt and I took the kids up to the bonus room to chillax for a while. We put on the Rudolf movie and the kids rested while watching and played a little really nicely. Everything was calm and peaceful for 50 whole minutes. Then the attention spans shifted, the boys left the room grandma chased after them, aunt was sleeping on the couch and just Kaylee and I were left upstairs. I picked up Finley and took her over to execute a quick diaper change. Kaylee came along to watch. She was pretending to be Princes Lillis a character from her repertoire of her imaginary world. (Some of these characters she transforms into others are just hanging around and you have to be careful where you step lest you squish one.) This when Kaylee's mom Jen arrived in the room.
Jen
Hi whats going on up here?
Michelle
Well Princess Lillis was just dancing for us.
Jen
Princess Lillis show me your dance!
Kaylee aka Princess Lillis
F#ck, F$CK, F*CK, F******CK
Jen and I are shocked and look at one another. I tuck my face into my shoulder so I don't give away my smiles because clearly this is not funny.
Jen
That is not a nce word we don't use that word Kaylee.
Kaylee aka Princess Lillis
F#ck, F$CK, F*CK, F******CK
Jen
Where si you hear that word?
Kaylee (points at me)
Aunt Shell!
Michelle
You DID NOT!
Aunty (who has now woken up from her nap on the couch)
She most certainly didn't hear it from anyone in here in the last hour.
Kaylee aka Princess Lillis
F#ck, F$CK, F*CK, F******CK
Michelle
I admit it's one of my favorite words but I have not said it even under my breath since I was getting in the car this morning to come here.
Jen
You were just the closest in proximity to blame. She could have heard it days ago.
So there ya go - a couple of little gems from our holidays... There s another cute one please check back ad I'll post it soon.
QUESTION???
What do you do when a toddler starts spewing out curse words? I remember having my mouth washed out with soap. How do you guys deal with it? I need to know before it comes up!
