funny things kids say
FICKLE FRIENDS
Me, to Lil Sis earlier tonight: ‘Right! Time for bed; say goodnight to your sister.’Big Sis, wailing loudly: ‘No, Mummy, don’t take Bubba! I love…
COOL THINGS ABOUT BEING A PARENT…
… when the sunlight refracting through a glass candle holder on your windowsill becomes a magical bath rainbow!
HOW DID I GET SO LUCKY?
Picking up Big Sis from school on Friday, I noticed she had a little bag of meringues in her book bag. They often bake little biscuits…
HEAD / BRICK WALL
Me, to Big Sis: ‘Would you like a sandwich?’Big Sis, to me: ‘Yes please, Mummy, with butter on it!’Me, to Big Sis: ‘Sorry, sweetheart, we…
MY LITTLE TEA LEAF
Earlier tonight, I walked in the lounge to find Lil Sis looking guilty…Me, sternly, to Lil Sis: ‘Did you drink some of Mummy’s soft drink?’ Lil…
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT
Today Big Sis got invited to a kids’ event I just know she’s going to go crazy for. I decided to keep it a surprise, but…
FIGHTING THE FREEZE
It was cold yesterday. Bloody cold. So Lil Sis decided to show some initiative, and shield her fingers from those freezing winds. This is what she…
CRINGE.
Picking my eldest up from school, her teacher came over, with a smile on her face. ‘Big Sis made me laugh today,’ she started. ‘Did she..?’ I…
NO BEES PLEASE!
Big Sis, to me, yesterday: ‘Mummy, you were very naughty today.’ Me, to Big Sis: ‘Why’s that?’‘You put honey in my sandwich.’‘I thought you liked honey?’‘No,…
DIRTY GIRL
Big Sis to me: ‘Mummy, can I have some water please; I’m filthy.’ Puzzled, I replied: ‘But you’ve just had a bath, how can you be…
PUT IN MY PLACE
Me, to Big Sis: ‘I love you.’Big Sis, to Me: ‘I love you too.’Me, to Big Sis: ‘I love you more.’Big Sis, to Me: ‘I…
SAY WHAT?!? (language barrier)
Big Sis, to me: ‘Mum, can I have some more acorns please.’Me, to Big Sis: ‘Some…. what?’Me, to Big Sis: ‘More acorns, please.’Me, to Big…
WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT, MUMMY!
Buckling the girls into the car earlier today, I dropped my phone on the ground. ‘Oh… Fudgesticks!‘ I muttered.‘No Mummy,’ Big Sis corrected me. ‘Don’t say…
PANTS ON FIRE!
Me, to Big Sis: Have you been playing in the sawdust in the back garden? Big Sis, to me: Nooooooooooo Mummy! Me, to Big Sis:…
A DISTANT RUMBLE…
Bis Sis to me: ‘Mummy, I’m hungry. My tummy is rumbling.’Me to Big Sis: ‘Is it? Let me have a listen.’I press my ear against…
BALLOON-ATIC
i love balloons, i do! bit boring, just floating there though i wonder what would happen if… i let go of this little string… ooh,…
QUESTION TIME (life with a curious preschooler)
Me to Big Sis: ‘Can you take your shoes off please?’Big Sis: ‘Why?’Me: ‘Because they’re dirty.’Big Sis: ‘Why?’Me: ‘Because you were playing outside at playgroup.’Big Sis:…
ROYAL RECOGNITION
‘There’s that Pippa Middleton on the telly again!’ OH remarked earlier today. Big Sis, rushed back in the lounge: ‘Pippa?!?’ she squealed excitedly. ‘Yes,’ I…
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
