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Jul 16, 201210:42 AMPlain Jane

Because Moms Can't Be Afraid to Tell it Like it is

Did I say THAT?

Jul 16, 2012 - 10:42 AM

I have been traveling with my children across the country and down the coast for the last week. During our many, many, MANY hours in the car together, I came up with a list of absurd things that came out of my mouth:

  • For the love of God, put down the electronics and look out the window. You wouldn't believe how cool stuff is in real life!
  • Really? You have to go to the bathroom AGAIN? We just stopped like 5 minutes ago!
  • Yes, we can drive through McDonalds one more time. We've only been there three times today.
  • Mommy's going to turn off the DVD now and we're going to enjoy some silent time. Let's see who can stay quiet the longest—winner gets $5!
  • Sure, have a cookie and a Coke before bedtime. We're on vacation!
  • Boys, it's 1 a.m. I think it's time for bed.
  • Of course, you can count the swimming pool as your shower for the day.
  • If car bingo were an Olympic sport, YOU would be champion of the world!
  • I think you're right, this IS the best vacation ever!

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