King

Naturally with a six year old and a three year old vocabulary is discussed, words are overheard at school, on the bus, on the TV.. umm, err and maybe every once in awhile from a parent.  I am often asked by Georgia, Mom, what does _____ mean?

Last summer Leo heard the word, Goddammit, and although I don't believe he heard it from me, I'm not willing to say with certainty that he didn't hear it from me... what can I say, moving twice in a summer takes it's toll.  Needless to say he's been asked repeatedly not to use that word, he of course loves the rise that he gets out of his parents when he says it.

Potty talk is always a hot topic amongst kids, they think it's funny and are always pushing the boundaries on what is appropriate.  We have a rule in our house, you can use potty talk, but you can only use it in the bathroom.  If the kids are at the dinner table and start using potty talk I ask them to go into the bathroom and finish.. this is not a perfect rule but I'm trying.

A few weeks ago Georgia was outside playing with Brian and Leo and came inside, she said, Mom, what does sexy mean?  I was literally speechless.  I do my best to be very matter of fact with my explanations on any topic but this one had me stumped.  I asked her where she heard it, at school of course.  Then I goggled the definition of sexy and promptly decided to take a different approach.
By this time, Leo and Brian had come in, I found out that "daddy didn't know what it meant" (thanks daddy!) and Leo was very curious.  I explained that although it was not a "bad word" it was a very inappropriate word for kids to use.  I fumbled around with ideas like, attractive in a grown up way but then had to explain what attractive meant.  The kids seemed satisfied enough with my explanation but Leo wanted to clarify one last thing.. So mom, we can't say sexy or goddammit?  That's right Leo, no sexy, no goddammit.

Fast forward a week and the kids are playing outside and they asked me to come out to play a game with them.  They had moved two chairs right next to each other, Georgia explained that they were King and Queen.  Leo proudly stood on his chair and proclaimed, I'm King Poop Goddammit Sexy!  Then could hardly contain his laughter.

What can I say, this parenting gig is a work in progress.

 The King