Kids Say The Darndest Things

Hello Everyone,

My youngest child took a plane across the country by herself last week. They are growing up so fast. I can still hear their little voices saying the most outlandish things. This weeks topic is more fun. Write/list things you’ve heard children say that blew your mind, had you laughing, or even made you cry.

Here are a few of the gems my daughters have said over the years.

One morning when I was dropping off my daughter at pre-school, she stopped me at the coat cubby and pulled me down to her ear level, saying, “Mommy, don’t go all the way in with me. I’m a big girl now.”

When my daughter was six we were heading to Decatur from Chicago to visit my parents. My daughter asked if she could take her radio, and I told her that they have radios in Decatur. She then says, “But, Mama, I need to take a Chicago radio so I can hear Cordell read his Christmas poem on the radio.”

One fall we were driving down the road and my then seven-year-old daughter pointed at the telephone wires, which had lots of birds sitting on them, and said, “Mama, it sure was nice of them to build those airports for birds.”

For you writers out there. Pay attention to how children speak and incorporate it into your writing. For example, if you have a five year old character, listen to five year olds, watch how they act and react.

Okay, your turn. And I'd rather not have entries that have the kids cussin' and fussin'. Thanks.

Much Joy, Peace, and Love
Deatri