Unmentionables
Posted on January 10, 2007
I must have grown old. I've forgotten that it's embarrassing to mention that you need to buy underpants. Someone might overhear that you actually wear them. You must never say "We need to visit the lingerie department," even if it's for socks.
I've forgotten that if you're shopping with teenagers you must never call out "We're going to the bathroom now."
After all, we're the only family in America that wears underpants and visits the restroom, donchaknow.
So, for the precious children's (not mentioning names) questionable modesty, I say "Code U."
"Laundry's done! Come put away your Code U." "We're all going to Code R now, whether you need to go or not."
This of course never lends itself to being overdone for humorous effect. Such as "Dinner's done! Come and get Code D!"
I've forgotten that some things in life are just... unmentionable.
We are blessed!
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Posted at 10:37 PM on January 10, 2007 by TC
Just wanted to let you know I mentioned this very funny entry on my blog. :)
Ah the teen years
Posted at 8:14 AM on January 11, 2007 by coolmomshomeschool
What a riot!! Alas, my children are spread apart... the oldest being ten years older than the youngest. Imagine his embarrasment when instead of restroom, I say "potty". As in, "Do you need to go potty?" Or even "I'll be back, I've gotta go potty". No wonder he no longer goes anywhere with us. I'm glad to have found your blog. I need somewhere to escape for laughs. Thanks for brightening my day! Love, Shelley
Edited by coolmomshomeschool on January 11, 2007 at 8:16 AM
Edited by coolmomshomeschool on January 11, 2007 at 8:16 AM
embarassing
Posted at 5:57 AM on February 9, 2007 by Junosmom
Glad to hear I'm not the only one out there doing the hard job of embarrassing my kids.