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Just Press Play

in Everyday on 08/04/09


We are only half way through summer here is suburbia and I have come to the realization that I could easily be replaced by a well timed tape recorder …or maybe a record with a couple of scratches in just the right places so once in a while it could get caught skipping!

Time for breakfast.
Hurry up a little please.
Did you brush your teeth?
Did you brush your hair?
Did you do a good job?
Oh Honey, let’s go do it again.
Yes Dear.
No Thank you Dear.
Go wash your face.
Pick up your clothes.
Who’s wet bathing suit is this?
No you can not have that.
How about milk instead.
Say Thank You.
You’re Welcome.
Wash your hands please.
Wash your hands please.
Wash your hands please.
Did you wash your hands?
What would you like for lunch?
What would you like for lunch?
Use your fork please.
Who wants to go outside?
Did you grab the sunscreen?
Will someone let the Dog out please?
Can no one but me hear the dog??
The Dog needs to come in now!
Girls, someone left the TV on.
Did anyone feed our fish today?
Do you need to use the washroom before we go?
How about you just try?
Yes I do need a hug.
Turn off the lights please.
Time for dinner.
Wash your hands.
Yes I know you had a shower only yesterday, but you have to have one today too.
Time for bed.
Pj’s on.
Good night girls.
I love you.
I love you.
Good night girls.
Girls GOOD NIGHT.
I love you.

If I taped myself today, I bet tomorrow, I could just press play.

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    Comments

    1. sitting on the mood swing at the playground says

      August 6, 2009 at 2:13 am

      Definitely press play then head off for a spa day.

    2. Mommie Daze says

      August 6, 2009 at 1:35 am

      LOL! Life gets pretty routine sometimes doesn’t it? But kids thrive on that routine, while it wears on us some days.

    3. The Girl Next Door says

      August 6, 2009 at 1:16 am

      Oh YES! Sadly with teenagers this is STILL TRUE! But take heart dear, every once in a while you say something totally unique that your children will remember forever. Or at least until tomorrow!

    4. Jenjen @GottaLoveMom says

      August 5, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      Smart! Just press REPLAY …
      I do say “Did you brush your teeth?” multiple times in the morning and at night… <3

    5. ~Just me again~ says

      August 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm

      LOL, you know you could make that a tape, and just sell it to new parents.

      I’m assuming your kids are still young, (sorry haven’t gone through your blog yet šŸ˜‰ ) but you could do a follow up tape with:

      Who are you going with?
      When will you be back?
      Will you be home for dinner?
      Call me if you’re going to be late!

      and yada yada…lol

    6. Krystyn says

      August 5, 2009 at 6:22 pm

      Wait…half way through summer? I can’t get past that!!!!

    7. Believing Woman says

      August 5, 2009 at 6:15 pm

      Only half way through summer? Our ends this week with my daughter going back to school on Monday…I’m gonna miss her sooooo much! Thanks for dropping by my blog.

    8. Lisa Anne says

      August 5, 2009 at 3:48 pm

      I always feel like a broken record not only with my son but with the BF. LOL It’s so annoying and sad at the same time because we get stuck in these mundane routines during the week. We need to find something to spice it up a bit. lol

    9. Missty says

      August 5, 2009 at 3:09 pm

      Oh my gosh SO TRUE! I think that is how my day goes sometimes, lather, rinse, reapeat! lol

    10. Martha says

      August 5, 2009 at 2:40 pm

      Here’s the two boy version modifications-

      Turn it Down.
      Brush your teeth.
      Brush your hair.
      Stop playing video games.
      Turn It Down.
      Turn It Down.
      I love you.
      Go to Bed.

    11. Debbie says

      August 5, 2009 at 1:03 pm

      What a very clever idea!

    12. Daniel Alejandro Romano says

      August 5, 2009 at 7:14 am

      I love your Blog, and taping yourself can be a great idea!!

      Street Art & Graffiti Blog

    13. Mom2Peach says

      August 5, 2009 at 4:16 am

      Ooh, sounds so familiar—in my house, I’d have to insert the following though:
      -Time for pick up-clean up.
      -Let’s “do” your inhaler.
      -Do you need boo-boo cream?
      -You need a pick up?
      And on it goes, starting all over again tomorrow!

      PS–thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting on my Facebook post! I felt very honored when I came here and saw how many followers you have.

    14. ihatemichigan says

      August 5, 2009 at 3:42 am

      I bet I could create a similar tape for my classroom…
      “Don’t throw that pencil”
      “Don’t sit on the desks”
      “Put all four legs of the chair on the ground”

      Saw your comment on my blog. Thanks for visiting.

    15. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      August 5, 2009 at 2:27 am

      So so true!! I think we should do it, and see if the kids even notice we aren’t around!

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