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Hello, there! I just wanted to take a moment away from the craziness to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season. Okay, yes, I’ll admit it – I’m also procrastinating on making my final recipe and grocery list for hosting both sides of our family in our home over Christmas. Let’s just say that the list will not be short. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I look forward to catching up with you in 2018. You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma:
Parenting Life: I Can’t Feel Guilty if…(Holiday Edition) Family fun: How to have a less stressful and happier holiday season Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart 21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity Vacation fun: 44 things you only do when you're on vacation or holiday 100 believable excuses to help you avoid doing practically anything Parenting: You know you’re a mom (of young children) when… Baby/toddler travel guide series: going international Baby/toddler travel guide series: what to pack Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials!
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We all know that parents lie, even though sometimes we don’t realize it until we’re fully grown. In most cases, these lies are innocuous and serve the child’s greater good. Sometimes, though…sometimes a little white lie is the only thing that stands between a parent and exclusive membership to Club Cuckoo Bananas. Might as well own it. 21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity 1. Santa/God/Jesus/Your Teacher/Preferred Religious or Authority Figure knows exactly what you’re doing It’s like having a nanny cam 24/7—even at school. So, don’t even try it, kid. 2. Sorry, the toy store is closed today And the next day, and the next day, and the next. Until you forget about that ridiculous talking/singing migraine-maker. 3. No, I’m not eating anything Because I already shoved it down my throat before you could catch a glimpse of your precious Doritos 4. If you don’t start behaving, they are going to kick you out of here Even if ‘here’ is literally the hell known as Chuck E. Cheese’s 5. Eat your vegetables or your face will fall off Because green beans have been known to prevent acute face melti-ture 6. Hurry up, I’m going to leave without you! And take my phantom daughter to daycare. Obviously. 7. You wouldn’t like it, it’s yucky/spicy/gross/only for grownups Mmmmmm, red velvet cheesecake… 8. I am everywhere Yup, I’m like gluten. Good luck trying to get rid of me. 9. My phone is broken/dead/sleeping right now Until you get distracted by something else, that is 10. Mommy and Daddy are also going to bed In several hours. After we catch up on “Designated Survivor” 11. I hope your teacher doesn’t find out about this Although according to lie number one, he/she is always watching you, so there’s that. 12. It’s your bed time! Hop to it! Or 20 minutes before I want you in bed, but let’s not get too caught up in the math 13. My credit card isn’t working, so we can’t buy it Are YOU buying this? Good. 14. I know everything Thanks, Google! 15. Oh no, “Frozen” isn’t loading! Because I didn’t put it in the DVD player. Not today, Elsa! Not today. 16. I can’t understand you when you use your whiny voice It’s a very specific hearing problem 17. The car won’t start unless you buckle up Pay no attention to that big, red start/stop button next to the steering wheel 18. Let’s just rest our eyes for a bit My grandmother used to use this one on me all the time. It worked! 19. I know when you’re lying But I hope you don’t know when I’m lying 20. I haven’t seen your old ratty toy anywhere Since I threw it in the garbage and prayed you would move on 21. Maybe tomorrow/next time/another time ‘Maybe’ should have been your first clue that this wasn’t going to happen Okay, people: what other lies have you told your kids? What did your parents tell you when you were growing up? Leave a comment!
You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma: Parenting Life: I Can’t Feel Guilty if…(Holiday Edition) Family fun: How to have a less stressful and happier holiday season Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents Baby/toddler travel guide series: going international Baby/toddler travel guide series: what to pack Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Vacation fun: 44 things you only do when you're on vacation or holiday Cruise with kids: 20 secrets to a successful family cruise with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) Cruise with kids: Entertainment strategies that keep the whole family happy (baby/toddler travel guide series) Cruise with kids: Travel tips for cruising with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) |
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