It's official. I am a tried and true potty mouth. I can't help it. I cuss like a sailor - probably worse. And now I am being taken to task - by my bright 7-year-old son. You see, he is getting rich off this.
We took a few days to head to the coast and relax and after 11 years with my husband (a former Marine), he declared that my potty mouth was not appealing and suggested that I stop - at once. No withdrawl period. Cold turkey.
He declared at the table during a game of cards with the three of us that every time I cuss my son should charge me $1. And of course my son agreed to keep track -- diligently. I am now up to $13 - in less than 48 hours. To say the least, that's pretty naughty. But the goal is for me to catch myself and NOT say it to break the habit. And eventually be the clean-mouthed proper mommy. So I am working to replace those words with things like "shoot" and "sugar booger" and "dang it," -- and of course it is work. But I have to say the first $10 sure came around fast. It's becoming less and less time that I have to add $1 to the pile of cash my son awaits to receive with his weekly allowance on Sunday.
On top of the lack of cash in my wallet, comes the embarrassment. You see upon visiting some relatives on our way home from the coast, my son proceeded to share our little "secret" with the proper Chrisitian Aunt and Uncle. Upon leaving the room, my son proceeded to tell them that his mother owed him (at that point) $9. And of course they inquired. And he threw me under the bus.
So potty-mouthed mommies, perhaps it is time we learned to clean up our act. I used to be a nice, clean-mouthed mommy, but things change as life gets crazy... So I challenge you - take the time to see if you can do it, and pay your kids with a reward when they catch you being naughty. You may see just how quickly your cussing habit becomes a thing of the past as your wallet gets much, much thinner.
Hottie but Naughty Mommy: Don't Drop the F Bomb or in other Words, How to Lose Money to Your 7-Year-Old
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Posted by Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:58pm PDT
Report Abusethats a very good idea.. not only for you but your child... he'll learn that is not right to talk like that from your experience... way to go!!
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Posted by Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:42pm PDT
Report AbuseVery good advise.... good thing I don't cuss that much... cause I'm broke! Good luck with that... soon enough you will have a fat wallet again! Hang in there !
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Posted by Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:33am PDT
Report AbuseIf I were you, I'd be broke in a day. One of my worst habits is cursing although thankfully, it's only really an issue when I am really angry. I can control myself until I'm mad and then the f-bombs come out. I couldn't tolerate my son correcting me for swearing though. When I visit my sister's house her 5 year old is constantly correcting my language and it's extremely annoying especially since words like "stupid" and "freakin'" (my alternative to the f-word) are taboo in their house. I can avoid the real curse words, but remembering not to say "stupid" is about impossible and being constantly cut off and corrected by a 5 year old is really irritating. If you can get it to work without your son driving you nuts, then I say more power to you. You're a better parent than I am!
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Posted by Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:45am PDT
Report AbuseI can be a potty mouth at times but I feel lucky that my 2 year old hasn't picked up on the few swear words I have said in his presence. I really try to watch it but sometimes those words just slip on through!
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Posted by Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:51am PDT
Report AbuseYou think having a 7 or a 5 year old calling you out on yurswearing try having your 3 year old scolding you. He tells me, "Mommy, that's a bad word!" It has got me to clean up my language!
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Posted by Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:53am PDT
Report AbuseSorry, I meant "your swearing" ! I hate misspelling things!
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Posted by Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:57am PDT
Report AbuseHey all it's me! Well I paid him $14 on Sunday - Not bad considering I was at $13 on Friday - did pretty well. It's becoming easier to control it. And I catch myself. He doesn't always correct me - he just says you owe me another dollar - and yeah it can be irritating but it appears to be working... sigh - he told me yesterday - "Mom, you don't have to pay me after this week," but I inisist that I continue to see 1) if I can do it 2) to teach him that I can stick to something and follow through and 3) and though he knows he can't cuss, that really we shouldn't cuss if we can help it as adults...easier said than done :) Keep ya posted!
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