Yeh you really have to watch what you say around kids. What is that old phrase "out of the mouth of babes..."?
I have always stressed manners to Ryan (started when he first began talking). He has the yes/no mam, the yes/no sir, the please, the thank you, and was doing really well with the excuse me. That changed this past weekend like flipping a switch. He turned three on Saturday the fourth, and when he returned from his dad's house the "excuse me" had completely disappeared. Now when he poots he just laughs. I put on the "mommy face", and remind him that he is suppose to say excuse me. What is his new response? "But mom the frog did it." So I play along and tell him the frog can't say excuse me so Ryan has to say it for him. What does he say? "Mom the frog crawled up in my rear and can't get out. When he does come out I will make him stand in the corner until he uses his manners." I usually just walk away so I can laugh without him seeing me. Kids are GREAT, but sometimes I wish there was a manual for every comment and question.
Deb
