I wish I could give credit to the creator of this simple idea. I saw it on a blog a few years ago, started it that day, and on those days when I need a little inspiration, or a pick-me-up, it’s the perfect thing.
Those of us with kids all torture others with the things our children say. Those moments in parenting time that we find completely hilarious, witty, or insightful, and that others simply nod and smile politely when we retell. Instead of always boring others–although I know I do that too–I put them in my jar, jotting them down on whatever scrap of paper happens to be near me. For me, it’s become a treasured collection of philosophizing, and more, by my favorite kid.
A few offerings:
“I slept so hard that my dreams were like the darkness of space.” 13 October 2008
“You know what would be really hard? Doing push-ups in hyper-gravity.” 9 March 2009
“Do Storm Troopers even have socks?” and the follow-up “I have a question. How do Stormtroopers go to the bathroom?” 2008
“What would be the most comfortableist way to sleep if you had to spend the rest of your life in that position?” 13 August 2009
“On the Anno-Meter, Anno means short for annoying, He was a ten.” 5 December 2009
“I’ve got a thing called STING RAY EYE! Pretend you’re mad at me. STING RAY EYES ON! FULL POWER! It works on everything.” 4 January 2010
“Mommy, did you know that ghosts are real? Because they are made of air, and air is all around us and ghosts are made of air so they are all around us. They just make them white so we can see them.” 4 March 2009
“I’m trying to beat my record. I’m only going to pee three times today. But this time doesn’t count.” 12 September 2009
“Hey Mommy-I know the powerfullest thing in the world. Do you want me to tell you? FEAR.”
“You know what I say? Never underestimate what you don’t know.”
“It’s hard to love when you already love. But I’m going to love you more.” 23 February 2009
“I’m an EXPERT at picking my nose.”
“This is going to seem really cool for me, but a little crazy for you…”
“Mommy, I’m going to love you like a circle because it’s round and it never ends.”
Okay, is my son as witty, clever, and insightful to you as he is to me? I know the answer, but just wait until you have your own jar of goodies! You’ll be obsessed too!
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