Phoenix’s letter
Dear Mommy-
It’s me Phoenix here. I know that Mothers Day is coming up soon (guess I better make sure Dad’s on top of everything huh?) so I figured now would be great time to tell you what I think about you.
I know you really enjoy being a mom. Often I hear you say things like “Jesus”. I guess that raising a kid as spectacular as me sometimes leaves you speechless & all you can do is utter that one simple name of gratitude.
And you have such a great sense of humor. Sometimes I say “I pooped” and of course I really didn’t. But my goal is just to see how many times you’ll come up & check my underwear. It’s hilarious! Who knew poop fascinated you so much? Then of course after about an hour or two I’ve forgotten its a joke & I’ve pooped. But by then you don’t think its so funny anymore. And I have to admit. I don’t either.
You’re really good at promptly coming when I call. Thanks.
I do have a few complaints though. When I ask to read Thomas & The Naughty Diesel for the 5th time in a row please do it with a smile & don’t forget all the voices. Otherwise you’re just wasting my time.
Please refrain from constantly calling my name in public. I know you think I didn’t hear you, but I did. I’m just not done playing yet. So rest your voice. It’d be a terrible thing for you to loose it.
The boogers that are in my nose are there for a reason. Leave them alone. If I want them out I’ll do it myself.
Its a perfectly reasonable request to ask you to move the sun when its in my eyes. Why do you act so shocked when I ask?
And when I tell you “No!” why do you always say “What did you say?” Last time I checked I didn’t stutter.
And If I’m being quiet & you can’t find me in the house, don’t seek me out. There’s a reason for that. And let’s be honest you don’t really want to bother with whatever I’m doing right then do you? When I’m ready for you to clean up my mess I’ll come find you.
I know I’m not going to clean up the toys. You know I’m not going to clean up the toys. Let’s just stop the charade ok?
But all in all I have to say you’re doing a pretty decent job. Keep it up champ
Love always-
Phoenix Thomas the Train Tyrone Littleton Campbell
P.S. Don’t try to blame your exhaustion on me today. You should have gone to sleep & not watched some white people get married.
April 29th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Hahaha. I LOVE this post! It made me chuckle to myself….it’s so true
Kids are so funny. My brother used to call himself Joseph Thomas the train #1 son…LOL.
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Twitter: Samkanatzar
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April 29th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Very clever post! My favorite part? “Don’t blame being tired on me, you should have gone to sleep not watched white people get married.” freaking hilarious!
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April 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Loved the ps. It’s exactly what my kids have said to me today – just substitute “white” for “rich British”
Sweet & funny post!
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:55 am
@Lisa Taylor,
Hehehehe
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April 29th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
That was adorable!! Love the boogers one! And of course the toy’s one, I have to learn to accept that my son will never clean up his toys, lol.
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:55 am
@Nikki,
I’m wondering now what the point of cleaning up at all is anymore. As soon as I put the pillows back on the couch he tosses them back off.
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Twitter: NorthOnHarper
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April 29th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Oh my gosh so funny…… and probably very accurate!!!! I always wonder what kids think…. you’ve hit the nail on the head!
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:54 am
@Alexis of NorthOnHarper,
Oh to be in a child’s head. I’m sure I’d get material out of that for years!
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Twitter: MsBibiB
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April 29th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Lol, thanks for my daily chuckle….I do miss having little one around (sometimes). Love the PS…I cheated using PVR, but then I am little bit older and need my sleep,lol.
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:53 am
@Bibi,
By 2 PM I was wishing I had used my DVR too
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April 30th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Wonderful. Simply wonderful. I love the ‘charade’ bit!
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:53 am
@Amy @ Never-True Tales
It’s totally true though! hahaha
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April 30th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Adorable! So funny. Yet,so true… Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Let me know if you try the painted upholstery!
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:51 am
@Kristy Swain,
I hope to try it soon, but I will warn you though…I have a huge folder of other projects to try too. LOL. Hopefully I’ll actually do it.
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May 1st, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Hilarious!!! I think this is EXACTLY what my 4 year old would say to me.
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May 1st, 2011 at 8:42 pm
This part cracked me up – “I know I’m not going to clean up the toys. You know I’m not going to clean up the toys. Let’s just stop the charade ok?”
Oh how my kids would love that! So true.
Cute post.
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:43 am
@Elisa,
Oh the dance we do as parents
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Twitter: frumesarah
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May 2nd, 2011 at 12:41 am
I cannot find a favourite quote because they were all extremely funny. And, I imagine, very close to what our little ones might be thinking.
This was a really fun post to read. Thanks so much for sharing it!!!!
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Alexandria Campbell
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May 2nd, 2011 at 2:42 am
@Frume Sarah,
Thanks! I wish I could get inside his head sometimes. It would be incredibly fascinating to see what he’s thinking
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May 4th, 2011 at 12:15 am
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