I hope I don't regret posting this: this information might be sensitive for some readers.
You know how there are words, phrases or sayings that every family has that only they understand, I call this Family Lingo. For example, Brent used to work with this man named Jay that always had the plummer thing going on whenever he bent over or something, so in our house when someone bends over and reveals anything we say a slow, loud
"Hell-ooooo Jay."
This is us making them aware that they better tuck their shirt in or pull it down over their pants. We have several other things we say too that only we understand. Family Lingo and Jargon such as this makes every family member feel as though they are part of a unit with secret language and it's just fun. Yesterday we added another word to our list. Cameron has been sick over the last few days and running a fever. Getting him to take any medicine is IMPOSSIBLE, so I had to threaten the suppository approach (I've had children for almost 13 years and only recently knew you could get a fever reducer in suppository form.) I purchased some from Wal-mart and came home. Dallin knowing what I was at Wal-mart for ran out to meet me in the car and wanted desperately to see the "Bottom Medicine." Dallin is completely fascinated by this form of medication and the term
"Bottom Medicine"
is now part of our Family Lingo.
Does your family have any Lingo or Jargon that only you understand?
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Being married to one of the twins we have a whole language of twin speak as some call it.
We most certainly have our own family lingo as well that emerged while the kids were growing up. Our most recent addition came up while in Dallas for Marsh's graduation.
That is such a boy to ask about the bottom meds. I just do not understand their fascination. I know the feeling of the "post- pardon" depression. That is the blogger lingo of the regret of a post. I thought of that this morning after my post. But our family had the lingo of if the boys zipper was down we just simply "mooed" like a cow. That told them to close the gate to the corral.
I love the supositories! Katlyn was fever girl that threw up everything!
Our family jargon:
"Goat is in the garden" means zipper is down! "Give me a Juicy One" means a ice cold beverage (non-alchol.)!!!! "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!" "Don't hurry don't worry, do your best, and flush the rest!!"
Those are just a few!!!!
Debie - I finally mosied my way over here and can't wait to add you to my favorites! I love your blog! You're so down to earth and can find humor in lots of situations. I just read your front page of blogs and I love them! Can't wait to read more!
Whenever Ryan or I are being a little anal about the order of things around our home, we refer to each other as Todd and Margo. You know, from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. For example, if I were complaining about Ryan leaving his socks lying around {happens all the time}, he would reply: ok Marrgoohhhh. If he were to complain about my make up all over the bathroom countertop {happens equally as often}, I would reply: ok Todd. {as snootily as possible}. It always makes us laugh.
My lack of a visit yesterday was not due to the graphic nature of your post, but due to my extreme jealousy of your upcoming trip to England. I just cant face it. Plus, my heater broke at work and its freezing!
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