The Potter's Hand

Sep. 24, 2007 - Lord, please put your hand over my mouth!

If there were a hole close by, I would certainly crawl right in and live comfortably for the rest of my mothering career.

Listening to my children play downstairs, I suddenly heard my oldest yell, "Holy crap!" WHAT? Putting on my best indignant mother face, I marched downstairs to confront him. Sitting down, I asked him why he said what he did and where in heaven's name he learned something like that. His reply? (This is where the need for a hole comes in.)

"But Mom, I learned it from you."

Um...uh...well...uh...deep breath. What started out to be a lecture on inappropriate words, turned into an apology on my part. Not sure when he heard me say it, but they are always listening. Solid proof that more is caught than is taught.

Lord, help me be the mother you want me to be. Thank you for a lesson learned today. May the words I speak to my family be uplifting, encouraging and worth repeating. If necessary, feel free to put your hand over my mouth to keep me from sticking my foot in it!

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Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SeekingJESUSnTeachingKIDS

I had a similar situation happen about 4 years ago. My now seven year old was sitting at the table during dinner. When suddenly a car back fired. She quickly turned around and said, "HOLY CRAP what was that!!??" I must admit I was ashamed and laughing all at the same time. It's then I knew I had to be VERY careful and also discuss how God is holy. And that to be Holy is very good. You are not alone.
:>Michelle

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Sep. 24, 2007 - Please forgive me

Posted by MommaBear9

I have to apologize for my reaction to your post!! I was laughing and laughing. Our children sure are a reflection of us. Thanks for sharing and I too have had to face some of my own ugliness coming out in one of my children. Love Randi

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Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

zowie. I felt that one too! Same thing happened here with my 7 year old. I think she said something like, "What the crap" or something like that. Mundane from an adult, but AWFUL out of a kids mouth. I hope I've learned my lesson! ouch.

Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com

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Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MishinIA

I've had the same thing happen to me with my children. I don't realize some of the things I say, untill I hear them from my children.
Mish

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Sep. 25, 2007 - Ang,

Posted by Juldos

They really do hear everything don't they? I pray often for the Lord to put a guard over my mouth. : )
Julie

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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by KarenW

I used to say "dag nabbit" until my dyslexic, then preschool son started saying it and mixed it up a bit. Sounded like a really bad word then.

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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Yikes! I have had that happen. Usually it's the word stupid. Is there room in the hole for 2?

Laura :)

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