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Why I Embrace the F Word
Recently, I received a comment on my Facebook page regarding a post I shared. It was mostly positive, but one part stood out: “Why do you use the F word? You have such a lovely family, and I wish I didn’t hear your kids say it…”
Well, let me clarify that while I might have a bit of a potty mouth, I don’t drop those kinds of words around the little ones. Years of working as an elementary school teacher have trained me to keep it in check. But honestly, it doesn’t matter much, because my kids caught on to the F word just a couple of weeks into kindergarten.
Why Do I Use the F Word?
So, why do I use the F word? Honestly, where do I even start? For one, I have seven kids, and if that’s not a reason to use the F word, I don’t know what is. One kid is enough to warrant some colorful language, right?
I use the F word because it conveys my feelings—or the kids’ feelings. For instance, I could say, “Number 3 doesn’t like my new haircut,” but saying, “Number 3 absolutely freaking hates it” truly captures her sentiment.
Just the other day, I wore the only matching earrings I’ve managed to keep away from the kids for six years. Within 11 minutes of taking them off, Number 5 flicked one across the room, and poof! Now I have zero freaking pairs of earrings. That’s definitely worth a good F word!
The Exhaustion of Parenting
I also use the F word because I’m tired of always having an audience while I’m on the toilet. Or when someone in the house is crying—over the wrong cup, a lost spot, or a tiny wet mark on their sleeve. Seriously, it’s exhausting!
I find myself saying the F word because I’m worn out from searching for lost items. And let’s not forget about Number 7, the three-year-old hair stylist who, apparently, thinks human hair is just as good as any craft project.
I stopped yelling at my kids last year, and that’s been a challenge. Hitting the keys to type “f***” in all its glorious forms is sometimes all I have left! I also use the F word when I wake up at 5 a.m. to discover we’re out of coffee, or when I realize I’m running on empty—no gas in the car and I’m late.
Moments of Joy
It’s not always about frustration, though. There are moments of pure joy where the F word just feels right! Like when I get a fantastic haircut that makes me feel like a million bucks!
So there you have it: I use the F word because I genuinely don’t care what anyone thinks. But if I’m being real, I just freaking enjoy it. And that’s enough reason for me.
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Summary
Embracing the F word in parenting isn’t just about frustration; it’s a way to express real emotions and cope with the chaos of family life. With seven kids and the daily challenges that come with them, sometimes you just need a little colorful language to get through the day.