Saturday, August 12, 2006

From an email I received today

Hi Cathy! You knew many things would change once you became a mother, but did you expect your vocabulary would be one of them? Here are some common words that may have taken (or will take) on new meaning thanks to Caroline:

Amnesia: The condition that enables a woman who has gone through labor to make love again.

Feedback: The inevitable result when your baby doesn't appreciate the pureed carrots.Full name: What you call your child when you're really mad at him.

Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right.

Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.

Impregnable: A woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.

Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.

Ow: The first word spoken by children with older siblings.

Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes and socks into it.

Show off: A child who is more talented than yours.

Two minute warning: When your baby's face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises.

3 comments:

Allyson said...

As a grandparent, I protest!

We Grandparents think your children are wonderful because you are doing such a great job and raising them even better than we did - so there! We love you, Pappa and Nanny xxxooo.

Anonymous said...

cute and sooo true! LOL!

Anonymous said...

I love it! As a Mom who can appreciate ALL those meanings (LOL); I thank you for sharing! I had a good Monday smile and laugh! I love you. Andrea xo