As parents, we’ve all experienced those moments when we think, “Did I really just say that?” It’s even more amusing when we realize these phrases are often echoes of what our own parents used to say—things we promised ourselves we would never repeat. But here we are, caught in the act. Let’s take a look at some of the most amusing things parents often say:
- “Who’s the boss here: Me or you?” Variations of this line include “I’m the adult here!” and “You don’t call the shots!” If any of these phrases make their way into your conversation, it’s likely you’re already feeling a bit overwhelmed and could use a breather. It’s completely normal to need a reminder that we are, in fact, the authority figures, even if it feels like our toddlers are running the show most of the time.
- “Do you want me to turn this car around right now?” Right, because after spending an eternity getting everyone settled in the car, that’s really going to happen!
- “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” Sure, and unicorns don’t actually exist either. Can’t we just say “No, not today” without the financial lecture? Kids are savvy enough to understand that money magically appears when Mommy swipes her card.
- “You should wear clean underwear every day.” This is often said while we’re still in the same yoga pants from yesterday—and perhaps the day before!
- “Want some cheese with that whine?” Uh, maybe? Is it mozzarella? Kids under three aren’t likely to appreciate the pun, and unless you’ve been taking your older kids to fancy cheese tastings, they probably won’t get it either.
- “We’ll see…” Every child knows this translates to “I want to say no, but I can’t think of a good reason right now, so ask me again later.”
- “Finish your peas. There are kids starving in Africa.” Will finishing his peas actually help those kids? Is guilt really the secret ingredient to getting kids to eat their greens?
- “If you don’t pick up these toys, I’m going to toss them in the trash.” Good luck with that! You’ve invested too much in those toys to actually follow through on this threat, and deep down, we all know it.
- “Your face is going to freeze like that!” or “You better pick up that lip before you trip!” Neither of these is actually possible, yet they continue to be go-to warnings against that pouty expression.
- “Go ask your Dad/Mom.” This usually means “I don’t want to deal with this right now,” as we pass the responsibility to our partner.
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In summary, parenting is filled with humorous moments, and we often find ourselves saying things we never thought we would. From classic phrases to clever puns, these sayings make up the unique language of parenthood.