When My Son Uses The “N” Word…
January 26, 2010 by Kimberly · 8 Comments
Sometimes, I think that my sons are growing up too quickly. For instance, Sean and I recently had the following conversation:
Sean: Do you love me?
Me: Yes. Of course I love you.
Sean: Why do you love me?
Me: Because you’re my baby.
Sean: I’m not your baby. I’m your son!
(Whatever. He was, is and always will be my baby. They grow up so quickly!)
At other times, I’m so amazed and in awe of their youthful innocence. Like, when Michael defined the “n” word for me…
Michael: Oooh! Sean said the “n” word.
Me: Really? (I automatically scanned my mind to figure out where my 2 year old might have heard the word.)
Sean: No, I didn’t!
Me: So, what is the “n” word?
Michael: (whispering) Nerd
After stifling a giggle (because their dad really doesn’t like the words “geek” or “nerd”), I asked him were there any other letter words that I should know. There were (of course). Without fail, each word was way different than the original words that popped into my (old, corrupted) mind. Below are Michael’s six letter words:
1. The “A” word = Annoyed
2. The “B” word = Bad
3. The “H” word = (I) hate you!
4. The “J” word = Jerk
5. The “N” word = Nerd
And
6. The “S” word = Shut up!
I love my kids. They always keep me on my toes.
Does your kid have any special “letter” words?
Love it!
My son recently asked me if I was ever called a nerd. I told him I was, and he said “That’s OK, it stands for ‘Not Even Remotely Dorky.” Awww. I wish that were true!
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The “S” word was stupid for a long time. Alas…. it is now the real “S” word. They grow up too fast.
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Amy, that is so sweet of your son to say!
Shelly, I dread the day when the letter words become the “real” ones. Yikes!
Hey K! This totally made me crack up… at least it wasn’t the other N word… clever title for the post =0)
So my son is 16 months and doesn’t really speak well yet but this morning he crushed my heart. He was leaving with my husband and he said “bye wove you!” I almost died!!! I heart him!
Any advice for when the day he does throw me for a loop on a response….
I like this….I am going to try it out with my 5 year old and see what list he comes up with. I’ll keep you posted.
S.
Too cute! The “S” word in our house is Stupid…for now. I’ll have to ask my boys for other ones. Thanks for sharing.
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Austin’s current list: you’re BAD, I’m NOT YOUR FRIEND, you LOSE!, I DON’T LIKE YOU! Unfortunately, his words upsets Abigail… makes her cry sometimes.
I’m not thrilled when he hears another kid say something unfavorable to him at school. He picked up BAD and YOU LOSE — (trying to teach him about good sportsmanship and he should be a nice/not mean if he does win/or lose).