Definitions from Parents
In continuation of my tribute to all mothers everywhere, here's something for you:
FEEDBACK: The inevitable result when a baby doesn't appreciate the mashed carrots.
HEARSAY: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.
PRENATAL: When your life was still somewhat your own.
PUDDLE: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes.
STERILIZE: What you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it.
TOP BUNK: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman pajamas.
WHOOPS: An exclamation that translates roughly into "get a washrag."
12 comments:
:) sterilize!....hehehehe by the time we came to Luqman, this hygiene action was defined as 'wiping against the shirt sleeves' heheheeh erkkk and look ..Luqman is one healthy and clever boy!
:) pre-natal...?? what is it again....hehhehehe. some one pls brings us back twentysumthing years...hehehehe
good one jt.
Id
JT...That sterilize thing...is sooo true!! My first daughter I really watch what she pick up and touch. My second daughter... hmmm... "What's that? Oh inside your mouth already..Never mind lah". I shudder at the thought of coming kids...maybe like whateverlah..!!
Hehehe...
Idham - ah... the 20-something years when it all seemed easier huh? Yes, that's pre-natal for you. My sister tells me the same thing.
As for the sterilization thing, I haven't asked her yet because I thought she applied the same care to the second child... but I will remember to when I speak to her on Mother's Day!
Aha! Now K.D. tells me the same thing about the sterilization habits.
That's funny...
I guess you could say you have tried and tested with the first one and you know what is not going to happen to the ones that come later. :) Experience la.
yes i like the sterilize bit..its follows on the chinese phrase of "big worm eat small worm"..the baby antibodies meant to take care of it haha..oh dear me..no wonder my young cousins are always getting sick..
Hi JT, here's what kids have to say: Kids´ wisdom.
Kids' Little Instructions on Life
* Never trust a dog to watch your food.
Patrick, Age 10
* When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents.
Matthew, Age 12
* Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching.
Andrew, Age 9
* Wear a hat when feeding sea gulls.
Rocky, Age 9
* Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning.
Stephanie, Age 8
* Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Rosemary, Age 7
* Don't flush the john when your dad's in the shower.
Lamar, Age 10
* Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes.
Carrol, Age 9
* Never bug a pregnant mom.
Nicholas, Age 11
* Don't ever be too full for dessert.
Kelly, Age 10
* When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him.
Heather, Age 16
* Never tell your mom her diet's not working.
Michael, Age 14
* Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat.
Joel, Age 12
* When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's the phone.
Alyesha, Age 13
* Never try to baptize a cat.
Laura, Age 13
* Never do pranks at a police station.
Sam, Age 10
* Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving.
Rob, Age 10
* Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do.
Hank, Age 12
* Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand.
Molly, Age 11
* Listen to your brain. It has lots of information.
Chelsey, Age 7
* Stay away from prunes.
Randy, Age 9
* Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.
Phillip, Age 13
Have a nice day, JT. UL.
And when there are parents, there are kids who give them joy:
Little Susie came running into the house after school one day,
shouting, "Mommy! Mommy! I
got a 100 in school today!"
"That's great, Sweetheart," said her mommy. "Come in the living room
and tell me about it."
"Well," began the confession, "I got 50 in spelling, 30 in math, and
20 in science..."
U.Lee, such priceless wisdom from kids.
*Never try to baptize a cat.
I can imagine the chaos! hahaha
(is that why I ended up with scratches? hmmm)
Thanks for lifting up my Sunday. :)
JT
Oh Pi Bani! you are hilarious. Never thought of that trick before. I should pass that on to my niece and nephew.
Then again, the trouble they would get into if they tried that on my sister. hahahaha
Have a great day.
JT
Joe, I like that phrase. We leave it to nature to do its thing.
Of course, it does not help when 'big worm' becomes sick because 'small worm' has the done "the conga dance" in poor little tummies. Wishing you good meals (and watch those little cousins of yours). :)
JT
Hehe...
I like the 'Feedback' one...I've had babies feedback-ing me with milk alllll the time...
So yeah, chances are, if you see me, you might smell regurgitated vanilla-formula...
Yeck...
Daphne, I had lots of 'feedback' from my niece when I helped look after her. In fact, I have been instrumental in expanding her word power (hearsay) - much to her mum's irritation. Oh, and I just cannot forget "whoops". I automatically reach for the washrag.
That "Top Bunk" thing happened to me. No, I was not dressed like Superman (hahaha) but my mum said she found me standing up on the top bunk while I was asleep. She thought it may have been the beginning stages of sleep walking. Luckily that was just a one-time thing, though. *phew!*
JT
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