Learning from our babes

I had a truly memorable moment while watching my nieces and nephews swim with my kids at my in-laws’ compound. They told me that they had chanced upon the musings of different kids in my book Mommy Talk. They had a lot of laughs sharing different anecdotes from parents about their children’s kid speak. I felt glad that they enjoyed that part and would like to share more of those wise sayings…from the mouths of babes. But first let me share with you something interesting I got in my e-mail.

Some great truths about life that children have learned:

1) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair.

2) If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the second person.

3) Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.

4) Don’t wear polka dot underwear under white shorts.

5) The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandpa’s lap.

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Dear Ms. Pangilinan:

I enjoyed reading your column especially the issue where you shared with your readers funny anecdotes about children. I would like to share with you my own kids’ quips. My eldest son, Paolo, who recently turned 5, was once singing me a song he had just learned in school. I said to him, "Lagyan mo naman ng action yung singing mo." He quipped, "Mommy, anong action? The grease stripper?" Then we both gave out hearty laughs!

My goddaughter, Mikhaela who is 4 and in school, also has an interesting anecdote. While they were discussing the parts of the face in class, the teacher asked, "Para saan ang eyes?" Mike replied, "Para sa juice!"– Sheila, mother of 2

Jumpy was with us in London. Our hotel was located on Oxford Street. Jumpy was 2 years old at the time. You know how it is when families are abroad, walking is the order of the day. Walking down Oxford St. is like walking down the whole of Ayala Ave. It must have been too much for a little boy like Jumpy.

After resting in our hotel room, Jumpy picked up the phone and asked the operator to please get Leo, our driver back home so he would not have to walk anymore.

How I easily forget I have a little boy in tow. – Mina

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Grab yourself a copy of Mommy Talk , The Oh’s and Oh no’s of Motherhood. Now available at leading bookstores. Would love to hear from you. E-mail me at bizwrks@att global.net