March 25, 2008

Out of context

Ah, the intricacies of the English language. Here's a few expressions that have stumped my kids recently.

Eliza ripped a map off the wall and said “Ta da!” [Sage's tumbling teacher taught her to say this after she did a forward roll. Eliza obviously picked up on the phrase, if not the meaning.]

Eliza held up an apple to examine it and said “Sick!” then happily ate it. [I don't care what exclamation she uses, as long as she keeps eating the fruits and veggies.]

When I was reading a book too slowly for Eliza, she interrupted with a loud "Amen,” forced the book closed, slid off my lap, and walked off. [She tries to cut off family prayers that go "too long" this way, too. The length she's willing to wait patiently during a prayer is inversely proportional to the deliciousness of the food sitting in front of her or the exciting-ness of the toy she had to set aside for prayer.]

Sage looked up from the toy she was playing with, while I was trying on clothes in the dressing room at Target, and said, "Mommy, you’re so righteous!” [What if everyone thought trying on clothes were a sign of righteousness?!?]

7 comments:

Christine said...

LOL!! I love it!

Danielle said...

My favorite is Eliza ripping down the map and saying "Ta da!" like you're going to cheer for destruction! She is so funny.

Linda said...

I'm glad you're keeping a running list of all those cute things they say! --Mom

Malena said...

I'm inclined to agree with Sage. I think you're pretty righteous too. Boy, if trying on clothes was a sign of righteousness, then I have a HUGE problem.

P.S. Thanks for reading and commenting on my blog. I was so surprised (and very pleased) to hear from you!

Eli said...

Priceless. That's got to be one of the best phases of childhood - the language experimentation. And I think you gave me an idea for my dissertation - a negative correlation between patience and deliciousness of food. Brilliant!

Emily said...

So here I am laughing again...I love Eliza's TaDa-ing, maybe I should try that with Derek the next time I bring home something I shouldn't have purchased! And then Sage's dressing room comment!?? You're a brave woman, taking your kids into the dressing room...anytime you want an honest opinion they're the ones to ask. I would love if my worldly aspirations (such as clothes shopping)were considered righteous! For the record-that trip to the store for my clothes happens only about 3 times a year-again due to aforementioned "kids in dressing room"!

Becky said...

You have cute kids! I love the amen story. That is hilarious--I'm still laughing!