tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post2338599227059805067..comments2023-12-28T17:42:44.161+00:00Comments on Chocolate is not the only fruit: Attachment parenting: I swear by it.Chocolate is not the only fruithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-59424757080421720292013-11-27T11:42:04.021+00:002013-11-27T11:42:04.021+00:00We are terrible for toilet jokes. I have to say f...We are terrible for toilet jokes. I have to say farts make me giggle and I have convinced my children that "mummy's smell of roses whereas daddy's STINK" I know I shouldn't encourage it, but...Mrs Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964628527899832494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-50922733660383020842013-11-19T08:52:38.360+00:002013-11-19T08:52:38.360+00:00I think it's genetic as in my family it descen...I think it's genetic as in my family it descends into toilet humour fairly rapidly when all my siblings are together too. <br />To be honest I just assumed all families were the same - my in-laws are most certainly not !!Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-6719554092292112722013-11-19T08:49:58.635+00:002013-11-19T08:49:58.635+00:00I must apologise to Aisha from Expatlog whose comm...I must apologise to Aisha from Expatlog whose comment I deleted by mistake (ipad fingers and no tea this morning are to blame !) so I've copied it below: <br /><br />It's all about the toilet humour in our house - any other words just don't cut the mustard. I've lost count of the mealtimes where someone's said 'a bathroom word', been told to 'shush' and eat their dinner only for the hilarity to continue unabating via 'looks'. Eyes meet and the giggles gush! <br />Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-16750052755926388972013-11-19T08:45:45.467+00:002013-11-19T08:45:45.467+00:00Thanks Kara, that's very reassuring !Thanks Kara, that's very reassuring !Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-91206021836817024602013-11-19T08:45:15.911+00:002013-11-19T08:45:15.911+00:00I know ! It's all a normal part of growing up,...I know ! It's all a normal part of growing up, but I do get a bit embarrassed by it sometimes. He has a lot of language so when he does it I know he's trying words out and also being cheeky as he knows it's not allowed. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-26001951790752009272013-11-19T08:43:36.360+00:002013-11-19T08:43:36.360+00:00I know pesky pop music !! I let my boy watch Ghost...I know pesky pop music !! I let my boy watch Ghostbusters the other week as he's obsessed with the theme tune, but I had no idea how often they use that word. I was worried he'd start saying it, but he hasn't. So far !Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-83122934543970153222013-11-19T08:41:08.056+00:002013-11-19T08:41:08.056+00:00Ha ha I'm sure you're right actually. The ...Ha ha I'm sure you're right actually. The theory of lovebombing is you give your kids all your attention and let them make choices and after the first few times when they just want toys and tv they eventually settle into wanting time with you and to do fun things. Well, that's the theory anyway. Mine sat in front of the telly pretty much all day when I tried it !Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-50364393414145890732013-11-19T08:39:06.597+00:002013-11-19T08:39:06.597+00:00You know Aly in the end it's all language (alt...You know Aly in the end it's all language (although I'd rather he didn't show me up of course !) Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-23207436194460674642013-11-19T08:38:23.640+00:002013-11-19T08:38:23.640+00:00Thanks Tammy,
I wish I was able to hold my tongue...Thanks Tammy,<br /><br />I wish I was able to hold my tongue at times, but I am only human and to be honest if he thinks poo poo is rude that isn't so bad is it ? <br />Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-57257154075329221292013-11-19T07:04:56.816+00:002013-11-19T07:04:56.816+00:00Ah, the poo and wee references never go away - esp...Ah, the poo and wee references never go away - especially she you have boysKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-14466878687344932652013-11-19T06:53:44.857+00:002013-11-19T06:53:44.857+00:00Awww lol that toilet talk did make me giggle. It&#...Awww lol that toilet talk did make me giggle. It's amazing how quick they pick up on the words we don't want them too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602612415915232809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-8140601951173792262013-11-18T18:35:03.401+00:002013-11-18T18:35:03.401+00:00My little boy is six, and he told me today that he...My little boy is six, and he told me today that he "accidentally" said S**t in earshot of a friend, who then told the teacher. Apparently he was told he would go to the head if she heard that again. Nice that he told me about doing it I suppose. I blame Pink and her explicit lyrics rather than my misplaced words *ahem*Helen Nealehttp://www.kiddycharts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-33350579128688875842013-11-18T18:03:24.657+00:002013-11-18T18:03:24.657+00:00Poo and bums is always a topic of conversation whe...Poo and bums is always a topic of conversation whether you say anything in front of them or not I think. I'm an attachment parent too but if I let mine do what they wanted they would just be on the computer all the time.pinkoddyhttp://pinkoddy.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-28210810289875487242013-11-18T17:54:40.837+00:002013-11-18T17:54:40.837+00:00I'm an AP so I know what you mean.My kids are ...I'm an AP so I know what you mean.My kids are fine so I know I'm not doing badly.I'm awful for letting the odd naughty word slip, not swear words but bugger does get said often :/Alyhttp://www.plus2point4.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-75939479102987410562013-11-18T15:13:13.817+00:002013-11-18T15:13:13.817+00:00I say if your child only hears the odd swear word ...I say if your child only hears the odd swear word and there is no other issue at home to cause him stress... It's not a big deal... <br />I NEVER swore around my first 3 kids, but having them as teenagers made me slip now and again... It never ruined any of them.... They are well adjusted, intelligent, successful and wonderful young men!<br />I hope you have a great week,<br />Tammytlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-68215485474317232752013-11-18T13:51:33.352+00:002013-11-18T13:51:33.352+00:00Oh growing up is so overrated - and the swears are...Oh growing up is so overrated - and the swears are far worse !! <br /><br />Poo and Wee are pretty functional so I don't have an objection to them myself, it's only because nursery have an issue with 'toilet talk.'<br /><br />Mind you they've also advised against watching Peppa Pig as she's disrespectful to her parents - have they not heard of Roald Dahl ??Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-71438090894117779262013-11-18T13:48:29.946+00:002013-11-18T13:48:29.946+00:00nah - it has the same effect on me and I should de...nah - it has the same effect on me and I should definitely know better ! Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-52652829052543998832013-11-18T13:40:47.473+00:002013-11-18T13:40:47.473+00:00I say poo and wee all the time, in place of swear ...I say poo and wee all the time, in place of swear words! If something is really bad, my favoured saying around kids is 'that is both poo and wee'. I need to grow up dont i?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580191273349590067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-53795569313453811412013-11-18T12:58:30.766+00:002013-11-18T12:58:30.766+00:00It must be a boy thing, mention the word poo and t...It must be a boy thing, mention the word poo and that's my 6 year old on the floor laughing hysterically... :D BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-69481938120199786422013-11-16T22:03:02.559+00:002013-11-16T22:03:02.559+00:00I have to sigh when my boy rolls his eyes at me - ...I have to sigh when my boy rolls his eyes at me - he's only 3 dammit !! <br /><br />Yeah it's true toilet talk is hilarious, but his nursery do not approve so we're under instructions to discourage it :o( Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-47177893594895893522013-11-15T12:11:06.388+00:002013-11-15T12:11:06.388+00:00Ahh! I called Papasaurus a prannet the other day, ...Ahh! I called Papasaurus a prannet the other day, out of love obviously *ahem* and Ozzy piped up to tell me that that's a 'square word' !<br /><br />Anything with bum, poo or wee in is just funny, no matter how old you are ;)<br />Mammasaurushttp://mammasaurus.co.uknoreply@blogger.com