Famous Last Words

I just love a word well spoken. I am drawn in by a good writer/communicator in: books, lyrics, conferences, a story at a family gathering, pastors/teachers, movies etc. Words connect us. Words are powerful. Words are forever. Words from children come from a very raw and a very honest place emotionally speaking (notice I did not say that children are always honest :) ) My children's words can be a source of laughter, love, frustration, hurt, and incredible insight to their mother.

Famous Last Words of a 6 year old Middle Child (girl)!!!

Middle Child: (Enters the room loudly, high on emotion with lots and lots of dramatic facial expressions and a slight nasal quality to her voice) "Mom, Oldest Child is ...... and ........ and .......!!!!!!!!!!!"

Mom: "Middle Child tell Oldest Child that I said to stop."

Middle Child: (Continued dramatic layers) "NO!! Say something WORSER!!"

*scene change*

Middle Child: (Enters bathroom where Mom is getting ready. Low on emotion and high on sweetness) "Mom, may I play with these bubbles?"

Mom: (Shocked that Middle Child chose to ask permission) "Sure honey, just do it out on the screened porch."

Middle Child: (Looks in her mother's eyes with surprise and affection and excitement. Looks down at the bubbles and exists the room saying) "Oldest Child is going to be soooo sad!"

Mom: (Perplexed thinking to herself) "What did that mean?"

*2 minutes later*

Oldest Child: (Loud and with lots of emphasis on each final consonant) "Middle Child that is mine!!!!


Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet,
Amanda