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Out of the Mouths of Babes

Keeping Track of the Funny Things Kids Say
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5 Ways to Save the Candid Things Your Children Say

Incredible things come out of the mouths of babes, but it's hard to keep track of all the tidbits your tot says — especially if you are mother to many.
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Incredible things come out of the mouths of babes, but it's hard to keep track of all the tidbits your tot says — especially if you are mother to many. Some people write the anecdotes down, and others just commit them to memory by repeating them to anyone who will listen, but I've come up with a few easy ways to keep a record of these utterances.

  • Frame it! Take your favorite picture of your child and frame it. While a black and white photograph works best, anything will do. Use a dry erase marker to scribble the latest saying across the top or bottom of the glass and it becomes an ever changing work of art. If you have more than one kiddo, create a wall of quotes.
  • Stencil it! Looking for design inspiration? Fill the walls of your child's room by penning, painting, or stenciling them with the family-famous sayings.
  • Journal it! Fill the pages of a leather-bound journal with all the wonderful things that come out of your child's mouth. Then take the time to read through them every so often.
  • Facebook it! Share your youngster's musings with family and friends via Facebook so everyone can appreciate your wee one's wit.
  • Twitter it! Since tweets are 140 characters or less, a private account is an excellent way to technologically chronicle your offspring's thoughts.
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Elementary

Tot Talk: The Hilarious Things Kids Say . . . Chime In!

Most mothers think their children are crack-ups, but some things that come out of the mouths of babes are funny or offbeat enough to entertain the masses.
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Most mothers think their children are crack-ups, but some things that come out of the mouths of babes are funny or offbeat enough to entertain the masses. I've compiled a few favorites that my own kids have said in the last month. Share your tot's utterances in the comments section!

  • ‎"I don't want to have a naked head when I grow up." — 4-year-old son on balding.
  • "We're playing dinosaur, chimpanzee, and yodeler." — 6-year-old daughter when I asked what she and her brothers were doing.
  • ‎"I have to take a bath, fly a plane and eat a coconut to get rid of these hiccups!" — 4-year-old son.
  • "This song makes my mouth dance!" — 4-year-old son when Pink's "Raise Your Glass" came on the car radio.
  • "Did you know Santa is St. Nick? Kinda crazy how he never died, isn't it?" — 6-year-old daughter on why Santa is real.
  • "I'm going to marry a guy who LOVES to clean!" — 6-year-old daughter on how to get rid of a big mess.
  • "There's a little man inside me and when he giggles, I hiccup." — 4-year-old son.
  • "He's going to be an actor. He looks just like Brad Pitt!" — 6-year-old daughter on her baby brother's future career.
  • "I love using the word touche!" — 6-year-old daughter while reviewing her spelling words.
  • "I don't want to break your heart, but I have to go to school now." — 4-year-old son getting out of the car.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes

Out of the Mouths of Babes: You Crushed My Feelings

Sitting at the dinner table the other night, my husband asked my daughter why she had cried during her bath that evening.
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Sitting at the dinner table the other night, my husband asked my daughter why she had cried during her bath that evening. She told him, "Because I was sad." Wanting to know more, he asked her why. My two-and-a-half-year-old came back with, "Because you crushed my feelings." Both of our eyes popped out and we both threw our hands over our mouths trying to contain our laughter. He probed again, "Who crushed your feelings?" She extended her list, "Daddy, Mommy, brother and Yoyo (babysitter) crushed my feelings. But I am happy now."

Unsure of where she learned the "crushing" term, we sat there dumbfounded, a little entertained and relieved that she had returned to a state of bliss. I wonder if the Kimochi dolls have considered adding that emotion to their bag of feeling options.