Huh?

I decided that I would make a list of my catch-phrases in our house as of late.

• Stop bugging Dixie.
• Please be nice to your brother.
• Use your listening ears.
• Use nice touches.
• No hitting.
• For crying out loud.
• You're gonna be in big, big trouble.
• If you do _____ again, I will take away your B (blankie).
• If you do _____ again, I will take away your Lightning McQueen.
• No, we are not watching Cars.
• No, we are not watching Mickey Mouse.
• Get your shoes and coats on.
• Put your arms through your arm straps, please.
• Stop hitting your brother.
• Tell him/her how that made you feel.
• Stay in your bed or you will lose your B.
• Go potty.
• Wash your hands.
• Put your socks back on.
• Give him his toy back.
• That is hers.
• Stop chasing Dixie.
• Go downstairs if you want to run and jump.
• Please don't color on the chairs.
• We only color at the table.
• We only eat at the table.
• We do not jump on the couch.
• Come here.
• Sit down.
• WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

So, you get the idea. These are the things that are said MULTIPLE times in a day. This doesn't include the nice things that get said for doing nice things. These are the staples - like bread, milk, and eggs. I really try to be positive, but I get so unbelievably sick and tired of repeating myself!! I love my children very much. I also appreciate the time they are away from me as I can sit in silence and not have anyone saying, "huh?" or "what'd you say, mommy?"