last night, I thought I heard something inappropriate on tv, so I changed the channel. the kid asked why I changed it, and I told him, "he said a very bad word, and we don't watch shows that use that language." he looked a little confused but didn't say anything else. this morning, I dropped something and said, "shoot!"
the kid: (looking quite shocked and disgusted): MOMMY! That's a really bad word! don't EVER say that again!
me: you mean "shoot"? that's not a bad word.
the kid: yes it is. you changed the channel yesterday and said it's a really bad word.
me: what? no, buddy. that person said a different sh word.
the kid: you mean the "shut" word?
me: no. um. well, I'll say it only so you understand what the word is. it's ... (whisper)
the kid: MOMMY! oh my gosh! I can't believe you said that! but don't worry. you're not in trouble. you only said it because you were teaching me something, so that's okay. but now that you know I know it's really bad, don't ever say it again, okay? 'cause then you'll be in trouble. BIG trouble. but I'll still love you no matter what. but seriously. don't ever say that again, okay?
*sigh*
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