A few weeks ago my girls were trying to crawl all over me when I was kneeling down. And being pregnant I don't have good balance. So I told the girls,
"Mommy's not stable..."
Well, that just started a whole conversation (almost daily) about how
mommy's not stable.
(Yes, I put this on my facebook update, so if it looks familiar...that's why.) Wow, if I had known that I would have to eat those words I would have never said them.
I could have said something about balance, maintaining equilibrium, staying upright, keeping steady, being wobbly....oh the options are endless.....
But noooooooooo, I had to say,
"Mommy's not stable..."
I hear the girls saying it all the time.
One day they were outside playing with the neighbor girl (who's mom was close enough to hear) and I heard them mention,
"my momma's not stable."
Then last night Ellie (she's 2) was laying in bed ready to go to sleep and here's how the conversation went:
Ele: "You're not stable, right?"
Mommy: "Well, only because I'm having a baby and it's hard for mommy sometimes when I'm kneeling down or bending down."
Ele: "But, you're not stable, right?"
Mommy: "Only because my tummy big and it's hard for me...." (she didn't let me finish).
Ele: "But, you're not stable right?"
Mommy: ".....right..."
Ele: "Cause you're so big, right?"
Mommy: "...right..."
Ele: "But, Daddy's stable, right?"
Mommy: "...right..."
A few minutes later she was asleep.
So, I've learned a few things:
Watch what you say to your children, even if you think it's safe.....nothing is safe!
And
When having a conversation with a 2 year old, stop trying to explain, because they don't care about long explanations (does anyone really?), they just need a one word answer.
Simple and to the point.
I'm sure I will have to explain about why I'm not stable to a few people, but I'm sure the damage will have already been done.
7 comments:
I have to admit... I always did wonder about you! :) Totally kidding. But kids seem to make your words more than they are.
And I did not know you were expecting! Congrats! You really are super mom
Hey your a "Greene Johnson" ! Are any of us stable? Love that Elle Belle...out of the mouths of babes. Love you
so cute!
Your prego? Congrats!! I want to see pics!! Are stable enough for that??? LOL Luv ya...
I feel like I knew you were pregnant, but I don't know how I would know that. Maybe my mom told me? Hmmm.... Any who - congrats! I also would love to see a bump picture... if you're stable enough.
That is too funny! Hey congrats on being pregnant--how exciting! It was fun seeing you at the airport a few months back...miss ya!
I'm sure I could be classified as "not stable" also, just not for the same reason! You gave me a good laugh for the day!
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