Sometimes I catch myself saying things to the boys, and I shake my head at the curious creatures they are. Here are a few remarks that I heard come out of my mouth recently:

• “Would you guys please stop stripping off your clothes in the middle of the room?!”
• “Your food is not going to run off from your plate. Slow down. Breathe.”
• “Yes, you may play outside, but no screaming, fighting, whining or aggravating each other.”
• “So, you’re screaming bloody murder because he pushed you, but he pushed you because you hit him with the rake handle?”

Boys! :p