Damn It

I don’t remember the last time those words were uttered under this roof... it’s not like profanity doesn’t exist in our household, just not that specific combination. Yet lo and behold, what does our adorable, intelligent, and obvi troublemaking 4 year old say at school today? Oh just DAMN IT... then another student repeated it. 

“What did you learn today in school sweetie?”

 “Oh you know, just: damn it.” 

Should we be proud that at least he used it in the correct context? Or should we be ashamed that that is the case? Who knows.

My immediate reaction was embarrassment but after a pep talk from a fellow (turkey wolf) friend, I had to breathe stretch shake let it go. Kids will be kids and will do things we don’t want them to, that’s the only way they learn, right? So, no iPad or tv for 3 days... that’s a loooooong time for a 4 year old. But wait a minute, after one day, who is being punished? Me or him? HA! That’s a loooooong time for a mom!

Curse words are the reason golly piffle was instated in our family vocabulary!!!! Golly piffle, damn it is not acceptable, child! 

So, check in with me in 2 more days to make sure we are still a-go, because pffffffft pbs and nick jr, you’re already missed.