Friday, July 30, 2010

I'm Not Stable!

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:

makana said...

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

Jody said...

Hey your a "Greene Johnson" ! Are any of us stable? Love that Elle Belle...out of the mouths of babes. Love you

Darth Mama said...

so cute!

Felisha Coltrin said...

Your prego? Congrats!! I want to see pics!! Are stable enough for that??? LOL Luv ya...

Jessica @ One Shiny Star said...

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.

Jenn said...

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!

The Laing Gang said...

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!