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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.

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.
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.

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.
Toddler

Tot Talk: The Hilarious Things Kids Say

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.

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 of my favorites from friends and my own offspring in the last month.

  • "I am getting my baby in five years!" — Three-year-old boy to his grandma after his parents told him he was going to be a big brother.
  • "You are such a big boy. I love you!" — Two-year-old boy to mother after she handed him an ice cream cone.
  • "Daddy has a tail. The baby has a tail too!" — Two-year-old girl to her mom after seeing her dad get out of the shower and her brother's diaper being changed.
  • "Cole and I met at the gumball machine and hung out everyday then poof! he was gone." — Four-year-old girl telling her mother about "boyfriend." The mom asked if she was sad and the little girl replied, "No, I'm going to move on because that is what women do!"
  • "I didn't do that my imaginary friend Andrew did. Actually, I don't have an imaginary friend, but I don't want to pick up the wrapper and I'm running out of names." — Five-year-old girl responding to mom's question about who threw their wrapper on the floor.
  • "Hi, mom! How are ya doing today?" — Two-year-old boy's question to mother after they came home from spending six hours at the park and running errands together.

Has your youngster said anything humorous lately?

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