There’s a sound for that
March 12, 2008 – 2:48 pmCJ and I are having an argument about brushing CJ’s teeth. I’m for, he’s against.
In a fit of anger, he storms out of the room, “Mommy, I’m MEAN AT YOU!”
A few minutes later he walks into the kitchen, a funny look on his face. “Mommy, when I make this sound, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,” he emits a high-pitched squeal, “when I make THAT sound it means I’m not mean at you any more.”
“Oh, ok,” I say.
“eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee“
He gives me a brilliant smile.
And then I have an idea. “CJ,” I say, “When I make THIS sound, BEEEEEEEP,” that means you have to brush your teeth.”
CJ’s eyes light up.
“BEEEEEEEEP“
And he walks into the bathroom to let me brush his teeth.
Just another small miracle.
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By Stacie on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
ahaha…that is great!!!
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By We are THAT family on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
You are good. Very good. Really. You should teach a class on helpful noises.
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By janet on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
you gotta get em when you can.
brilliant.
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By Chilihead on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
I love that. Isn’t it awesome when we finally out-think our toddlers? For me it was NOT a daily occurrence. ;)
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By pinks & blues girls on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
That’s great because that brilliant smile would be no more if it wasn’t for teeth brushing, right!? Haha. Great idea.
Jane, Pinks & Blues
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By seven on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
That’s so great… I hope it works long-term. :)
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By gabes_mom on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
oh, I am soooo trying this tonight!
thanks for the tip :)
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By ::Jenn:: on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
that was great!!!! brilliant!
kudos to you!!
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By Rosie on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
I may have to try something like that, but first I have to stop my daughter deliberately hiding her toothbrush. It’s an ongoing battle!
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By RachelT on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
that is just way too funny! making a note for future fights…
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By Queen of Shake-Shake on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Now that is BRILLIANT!
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By debawriter on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
MUCH better than the choo choo train sound I have to resort to…
Deb
sandiegomomma.com
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By MommyTime on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
I love that CJ does that. Son does that too. Usually he says, “Mama, when I say this –oooo la la— that means…” Ah, so very French. I’m so glad other kids have this crazy system too. I have to hand it to you, though, it never occurred to me to capitalize on that by using it to get him to do things. I will have to try that next time.
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By Feener on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
ahhh love it. and i am going to try it !!
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By Mamma on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Dude!! You are a Jedi master.
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By Nola on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Sometimes you just have to talk their language!!
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By The Daring One on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
You’re so lucky he’s not mean at you anymore. Seriously. My kids are so mean at me right now it’s not even funny. Maybe he could teach Laylee the sound.
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By Sara on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
lol too funny, smart mommy.
Thats one place I’m lucky. Both my boys are serious about higene, and I’m on the other end saying, you already BRUSHED your teeth this morning it’s time to gooooo. lol
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By andi on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
You’re totally rocking the preschooler logic. That is so awesome that you came up with a toothbrushing alarm. Ha!
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By Clink on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Clever kid…Cleverer Mommy!
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By Pinks and Blues on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
OK, you are my guru.
I have 2 little boys who refuse to brush their teeth. I beg, drag, plead… nothing is successful.
Love what you thought of!
Will be trying that tonight!
- Audrey
Pinks & Blues
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By mommypie on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
You are the master.
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