My kids tend to say the same things [1] over and over (and over) again, but it seems to be a two-way street because I find myself saying my own, even more annoying, mom phrases a lot more than I'd like. I always said I'd never be that mommy, but here we are — and if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: this mom gig just isn't that easy. So, do tell: which phrases are on repeat in your mommy dialogue? (Answer me when I'm asking you a question!)
Source: Flickr user Amber Ivers [2]
"No."
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Source: ABC [3]
"Less Talking, More Eating."
Stop playing with your food, and please, for the love of God, eat.
Source: TVLand [4]
"I'm Not Asking — I'm Telling!"
I'm not asking if you're going to school — I'm telling you!
Source: ABC [5]
"Did You _____?"
Brush your teeth, wash your hands, clean your room, do your homework, kick your sister, say "thank you"?
Source: Lifetime [6]
"Please Stop ____ ."
Singing, yelling, crying, peeing on mommy's floor, throwing your food, hitting, running . . .
Source: NBC [7]
"I'm Not Going to Ask You Again."
Don't try me.
Source: ABC [8]
"Stop Running!"
You're going to get hurt!
Source: CBS [9]
"What Did You Do?"
Why is there marker all over mommy's walls? Why do you have that look on your face? OMG. What did you do?"
Source: WiffleGif [10]
"I'm Going to Count to Three . . . "
One, two, three and a half . . .
Source: NBC [11]
"Hurry Up!"
We're going to be late! Can you please move a little faster?
Source: CBS [12]
"Because I Said So."
Oh, I'll tell you why!
Source: ABC [13]
"Don't Slam the Door!"
Someone is going to lose a finger!
Source: Disney [14]
"Do It Yourself!"
You've got your own two legs! Use 'em.
Source: NBC [15]
"Be Careful."
Watch what you're doing! You're going to get hurt.
Source: ABC [16]
"Go to Bed!"
This is usually followed by number one.
Source: Disney [17]
"Are You ____?"
Hungry, tired, bored, crazy, hot, cold, going to be sick, sad, happy, mad . . .
Source: NBC [18]
"Listen to Me!"
Listen to me when I'm talking to you! It's official: I am my mother!
Source: WiffleGif [19]