katemary63 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! I can't say this enough! Dd is prone to headaches and migraines, but if she stays hydrated she doesn't get them as much. Thank you! Another thing I do say is, "Go drink a glass of water!" But this helps me to remember to help my nine year old to remember! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 "Put on your big-girl panties and deal with it." :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Mine are 9 & 7... I wonder if we say the same things because our boys are around the same age and are pushing the same buttons :D Must be something like that....my older boy just turned 10 and my younger is 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdoll Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 (edited) 1. Retrace your steps. 2. Are you going to keep walking over that? 3. Look in the mirror, you'll get fed up! That one's def. my moms! When the kids are bored on summer days I hear "I'm hungry" constantly. :D 4. The dog needs to go out! Edited July 15, 2010 by holdoll Forgot one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Well, did you learn anything? (Trying to teach cause and effect. Like when my Dd 7 dropped the baby on her head last night. Or Ds5 spilled the milk jug. Or Ds3 wet his pants because he didn't NEED to go potty.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinNC Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Wherever you left it (in answer to Where is my ...) You can control how other people act but you can control how you react! (usually said to the mountain-out-of-a-molehill guy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 "NO!" (in response to hearing Tazzie and Diva in another room: Tazzie: "Wanna fight me?" Diva: "Sure!" Amongst other things during the day. That just happened while I was reading this thread.) "Do you really want to bug me right now?" "You're kidding me, right?" "Deal with it." "Get that out of your head! Only food goes in the mouth!" "Mommy's getting unhappy..." "Food." "You can cook. I'll let ya, promise. Honest!" said usually to Wolf if he complains supper is going to be late/delayed because I was dealing with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 My newest on from the last few days: "We stand on the floor, NOT on the table!":glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 WALK THE DOGS!!!! (every time we come home as they start howling...) Relax...this is all temporary.:Angel_anim: (Defending my DW) Tat, tat, tat!! Just say, "Okay, Mom." Time for Chores!! TO THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where did you see it last? Really? Just think...some day you'll get to tell your grandkids about the day that you overcame that...(fill in latest petty drama). Last but not least: Love you all the way to the moon........and back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 "this isn't brain surgery" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 "this isn't brain surgery" I use "It isn't rocket science". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 "Hurry up and get dressed! It isn't like you are getting ready for prom" I don't even know where that one came from. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I just say "83". It makes no sense to them (or me for that matter), but they think I've lost my mind and they quit asking me questions. :lol::lol::lol: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 "Do you want to hear the lecture and then obey or just start obeying right now?"(My version of Love and Logic!) LOVE this and plan to start using it immediately. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Oh, forgot to add, "This isn't law school. Quit arguing and get on with it!" "Your mouth is getting your butt into trouble" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 The last one said only to my 12yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) When I taught K and 1st gr. in p.s., a cold, wet paper towel could cure any ole boo-boo!LOL Edited July 16, 2010 by Greta Lea W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elw_miller Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) We say 'get a drink of water' or 'go to the bathroom' quite a bit here, too. If my 5-year-old or my 3-year-old start asking unending 'why' questions that get waaaay beyond my ability to explain in an age-appropriate manner or I'm just DONE trying to answer the umpteenth question in a row, we say, "Physics" or whatever branch of science the question falls under. Oh, and we also say in response to many questions, "Why do you think?" Edited July 16, 2010 by elw_miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 This thread is so funny!! I particularly love "83,", "Don't look at me in that tone of voice," "in your left nostril" and "scan." I called ds 13 out of bed to read a bunch of these!:D Some other ones around here: 1. Is someone profusely bleeding? 2. What would you do if I was out on a walk? 3. Are you free to be doing that? 4. Are you genuinely hungry or is your mouth just wanting to enjoy something? (2 huge but slender eaters) 5. I hope you make wise food choices. 6. Want to launch a rocket tonight? (we build them) Thanks for the laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I just realized that the number one thing I say is "What are you supposed to be doing?" (And it is rarely what they are actually doing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 This one: "Save the drama for the play." for my drama king who was actually in a play this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) "Focus on your own behavior" I say this when my kids start policing eachother. If everyone is making sure they are being the best most God honroing person THEY can be and focusing on themselves being good then we don't need to police and everyone will get along great. I also use: "Well, it wouldn't just sprout legs and walk out of here, let's just keep an eye out for it" for the zillions of times a day my 5YO loses his stuff. CONSTANTLY he is puttling things down and walking off--it's often in the bathroom! He has terrible figure ground abilities and can't see things that are right IN FRONT of him. What's with that? Edited July 16, 2010 by Momma H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I just realized that the number one thing I say is "What are you supposed to be doing?" (And it is rarely what they are actually doing) Oh, my gosh--that is mine, too! With much stress on the word "supposed"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 "I'm so sorry that happened." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Me: "What's something I always say to the kids?" DH: "Nice or mean?" Me: "Either one. (Pause) DH: "SHUT UP!!" Hey, I'm not proud of it! Also, "are you being wise or foolish?" when I hear crazy noises and I don't want to go upstairs to find out the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccad777 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 'Because I'm a mean mommy, that's why!' and 'I am not Zachary's mother, I'm your mother so I make the rules for you!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 'Because I'm a mean mommy, that's why!' This is what I tell the neighborhood children when they ask me why my kids need to do chores or come in for supper etc.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Adding again... "Are you on fire? Bleeding? Turning blue?" This in heading off tattling/howling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Adding again..."Are you on fire? Bleeding? Turning blue?" This in heading off tattling/howling. My way of heading off howling is to ask "Do I have to amputate?" (said with a wink so they know I'm not serious). All of a sudden their injuries don't seem so bad. . .;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Are you being kind? Go back and try to make peace. You can have some fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 My way of heading off howling is to ask "Do I have to amputate?" (said with a wink so they know I'm not serious). All of a sudden their injuries don't seem so bad. . .;) I say, "Go get the knife, if it hurts this bad, it must need to come off." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 "Don't touch your brother/sister unless you are hugging or kissing." I can't use this one. I have a serial hugger. I have to say "Stop hugging people if they don't want to be hugged!" sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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