Writing It Down
The things kids say are just the darnest things don’t ya think? I started to write down what my kids say, and then I got to thinking why not start a book for them. Have I done it yet…. well not quite, but it’s never too late to start! If you’re like me and have a hard time remembering things, writing them down as soon as they are said has helped me a lot.
Of course, majority of the time children say the most random things while we are in the car or out and about. Which happens to be when there is no pen or paper available to write it down. When there’s nothing to write it down with, just grab your phone and type it up in a notes app. If you want to keep track, but don’t have the money or the time to be fancy, a regular notebook can work too. Shoot even sticky notes could work until you have enough piled up to write them in a notebook, or even to use them while in a hurry. What I would do is date each entry when I write it in the book that way they can go back and be like “I was this age when I said that”. What a wonderful fun memory it could be!
Sharing
I love sharing the things my children say with others for a few reasons. One, so I can see if anyone else has been through it too. Two, because if I find it funny then someone else might too. Three, sometimes people go through tough times and need a pick me up. I feel like it could be something to cheer them up a bit, and put a smile on their faces. Of course, you might run into or find some individuals who disagree with the way your child talk. Some things they might say “why would you let them say that or talk that way”. Honestly everybody raises their children differently and sometimes children really don’t think before speaking lol.
I love reading what all children have to say as it just brightens my day! Their heads are always on full speed with a lot going on. Tons of random stuff gets mixed in amongst it all. Every night before bed or even after school, ask your children what’s running through their minds. I’m pretty sure something random will come flowing out. Should we start a thread on here and share with each other the things our children say? A place where there is no judging and all laughs!