I have come to notice that kids have their own language. You see when I say something it pretty much means what comes out of my mouth. If I tell them to take out the garbage it means Take Out The Garbage!
This morning I was in the kitchen making lunches and my oldest daughter came in and asked me, “Do you need any help?” I turned and laughed at her and said, “It’s not going to get you to school any earlier if you help me out!” She couldn’t figure out how I knew what she really meant. She hates it when I can understand her language!
Here are some other examples:
- “Mom, do you need any help cooking dinner” really means I have a TV show that starts at 7 can you hurry up?
- “Mom, do you need to go to the store today?” really means I am out of chewing gum can you get me some?
- “Mom, can you help me with my book report?” really means I waited until the last-minute to do this. Can you do it for me?
- “Mom, are you going anywhere today?” really means Can you take me to the mall?
I am also fluent in mumble!
The Eyes In The Back Of My Head 
joz1234
/ March 10, 2010Man! You’re talented. I suspect you could advertise and sell this. I want to know mumble! 🙂
joz1234
/ March 10, 2010ooh, and does it include a bonus in husband mumble?
Joy
/ March 10, 2010Excellent. I love this.
Tasneem R
/ March 15, 2010You’re a clever mom !
Era
/ March 15, 2010Insightful. I need language lessons. Got any ideas on moody teens?