So a random thought popped into my head while changing Harper's diaper. Why does having a child
cause you to speak only in the third person?
"Mommy is putting socks on you now," and "Harper, why won't you smile for Mommy?" are examples of sentences that have left my mouth.
I even talk to my husband like this. "Daddy, can you get Mommy a glass of water."
Not only do I refer to myself as Mommy to my daughter and husband, but I also call myself Mommy in my head. I caught myself thinking yesterday, "If Mommy goes to the store this weekend remember to get garlic salt." I do this ALL the time. I'm surprised I haven't referred to myself as mommy to a coworker.
I have also caught myself dropping the "G" on "ING" words and saying things like "Whatcha doin?" and "Harper, you got stinky feets." Come on Sarah, let's use proper English.
Why do we moms do this? Maybe not everyone does and I should rephrase this to why do I do this? One thing is for sure: Harper will have bad grammar, and it's all Mommy's fault.
"Mommy is putting socks on you now," and "Harper, why won't you smile for Mommy?" are examples of sentences that have left my mouth.
I even talk to my husband like this. "Daddy, can you get Mommy a glass of water."
Not only do I refer to myself as Mommy to my daughter and husband, but I also call myself Mommy in my head. I caught myself thinking yesterday, "If Mommy goes to the store this weekend remember to get garlic salt." I do this ALL the time. I'm surprised I haven't referred to myself as mommy to a coworker.
I have also caught myself dropping the "G" on "ING" words and saying things like "Whatcha doin?" and "Harper, you got stinky feets." Come on Sarah, let's use proper English.
Why do we moms do this? Maybe not everyone does and I should rephrase this to why do I do this? One thing is for sure: Harper will have bad grammar, and it's all Mommy's fault.
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
Only two. Sorry! I hope to get pictures with Santa this weekend!
Haha this is a HUGE teacher thing that I refuse to take part in. Everyone refers to themselves in the third person but you will never hear me say "Put your eyes on Mrs. Lindsey" because that's stupid. Now baby talk is a different story and everyone does that. No idea why but while people would mock you mercilessly for doing it in an adult situation any time there is a baby around it is not only acceptable but adorable. LOVE the pic of her and Dale!
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