Oh Eli!

Hello Alison here. My friend Alissa's post got me thinking about things my kids say ALL the time. When I first thought about it I could not come up with anything, then I got home and spent some time with my kiddos. I quickly realized Eli does a lot of repeating of himself. Unlike Carter Eli has always been a demanding little guy so all of his requests and questions are no surprise to me and Peter. Here is the list:

1. Public toilets. EVERY time we are out in public Eli says he has to go potty. Once I get everyone rounded up Eli quickly changes his mind and begins to cry. Then I have to sit him on the toilet bawling and explain the toilet will not hurt him. He proceeds to go to the bathroom and squeal with glee stating "mommy I'm peeing" over and over again. You would think after we have gone through this so many times he would learn, but no such luck. TMI maybe..but this is a blog about all aspects of my kids:)

2. In the car:

Eli "Mommy where we going?"

Me "We're going to the gym."

Eli "We're going to the gym?"

Me "Yes we are going to the gym."

Eli "Are we going to the park?"

Me "No, we're going to the gym."

Eli "Mommy where are we going?"

It doesn't matter where we are going, he always says we are going somewhere else, if we're going to the park then he says we're going to the gym. Thankfully, there are no tantrums if we aren't going where he wants to go. But the conversation gets old especially when you have it every day.


Another car related story. A couple weeks ago I was driving with the kids in the car. The car in front of me was going VERY slow, so I said "c'mon buddy" (really I did, I have learned quickly NOT to curse at other drivers, read on and you will see why). Eli asked what the car was doing. I told him the guy was not paying attention. Eli said "he was f*#$ing around mom?" I was speechless, thankfully he has NOT repeated that statement since.

3. Washing hands. After supper the kids wash their hands and brush their teeth. Every night Eli climbs up on the step stool and states "Hot." Even though I have turned the water on for him and it is not hot. I have to say "nope buddy it's not hot." Then all is good and he can wash away.



4. Bed time. Each night at bed time the kids get chapstick on their lips. The girls also like to put aquaphor on their cheeks. Eli asks every night (see a theme here?) "I need something on my cheeks" I tell him no you don't like the stuff on your cheeks. His response "OK." I have tried letting him put some on and he instantly cries and needs it off. Darn kid can't make up his mind!

5. Last, but not least tormenting his sisters. I don't know how many times a day we say, "That's not nice." "Morgan/Addison does not like that" "Stop" "Leave your sisters alone" Here is some video of the master of torment-to sisters and mom.

That is enough for now. Good night everyone!