So, it seems that somewhere in the past few days, I said something that I shouldn't, or at least something that Sam doesn't think I should have said. Just yesterday, Sam was having lunch and out of the blue says, "Mama said Dang." I must have looked confused, because he said it again and again, until I started laughing a little and asked him what he was talking about. Of course, he is two and cannot really explain to me when or where he heard me say "dang", but in his little mind, I obviously needed to ask for forgiveness. So, I did and he said "ok". You might be thinking to yourself why in the world did Loran say "dang" of all words. I admit, I am thankful I didn't say something else that he feels compelled to exclaim to anyone who will listen, but for those of you who have seen the movie Joe Dirt, you will know where this phrase comes from. Joe Dirt is a movie about the adventures of this redneck, starring David Spade. It is probably one of Rob's favorite movies of all time and during his adventures he is known to use "Dang" as an explicative. Well, I guess, the phrase has stuck and whenever it is appropriate, Rob and I both tend to drop the big "d" word. It is hilarious how Sam gets stuck on something and can't get it out of his mind until something new can fill its place. I took the kids to Target today to do some quick shopping and while rolling through the aisles, Sam must have told every person that we passed that, "mama said dang". The looks on the faces were priceless and most everyone chuckled, especially the moms who were thinking that they too had experienced a "dang" moment and was remembering their own child repeating it back to them or to a total stranger. I have to laugh and appreciate these moments of such pure innocence and curiosity, because I am sure that as he grows older and more aware of his surroundings that he will be questioning more than my slip of "mama said dang".
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, so that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29-32
2 comments:
That is too cute!!! What a smart little guy. I'd love to be one of the people in the store that heard a 2 year old tattle on his mama for saying dang. Diggity dang dang we've gotta watch what we say! It was great to see you the other day! I hope ya'll come back to Charleston to visit again soon. :)
Hey Lauren! Haven't seen you out and about in the "hood" lately, so I just wanted to say hello! How are you guys doing? Did you get the invite to Jerod's party? Hope you guys can make it. Have you been to the gym lately? Have a good week! Tera
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