We’ve forgotten so much of what the boys said when they were young, those little goofy pronunciations that come along with learning the language. As much as I thought I’d remember those things forever, I can’t. Honey and I have had countless conversations, trying to recall who said what: amblylamps (ambulance), movie theetee-er (theater), watermelvin (watermelon — that one was my eldest).
I’ve been planning to do a scrapbook layout of the little missy to preserve her unique take on some common words. It wasn’t until today, though, that I had the perfect photograph for the page.
There’s so much about this picture that tickles me, from the quirky expression to the hands tucked in her pockets. I think it makes exactly the right statement.
The two papers are from the Take Flight digital scrapbooking kit that was available in May. I used some of the fabric for the page title (Heather Bailey’s Fresh Cut line) and sampled the colors in the fabric for the text colors and backgrounds behind the misspoken words (with their translations).
26 July, 7:59 am
Oh shoot! That picture is hilarious!
I love the idea of writing down silly expessions. Bridget says many past-tense verbs with a pronounced “ed.” Our favorite one is, “I poo-ed in my diaper!”
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26 July, 10:39 am
I LOVE THIS!!! and you’re so right–I wish I had done a better job of recording in some medium the little verbal cutsies that our kiddos have come up with through the years…what a FABULOUS idea!!!
BTW–are you familiar with http://www.scrapblog.com? I digiscrap over there–very cool..and free…
Blessings!
26 July, 1:26 pm
This ROCKS! It is so great! Thanks so much for sharing.
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26 July, 6:15 pm
This is so awesome! Being a scrapbooker I don’t really think much about Lauryn’s ‘own’ lingo. I’ve done a couple of things from when she was younger but I should do something now. She’s quite funny too. For scissors she says ’snis-ners’ lol. Also, Mary, you could possibly think about doing a memory bank where you just have to write things down, date them and then throw them in the bank. That way you won’t forget and you have plenty of time to sort them out later
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27 July, 9:23 am
Love it, love it, love it!! Wish I would have thought of it! Although my boys are older now, at least teaching Kindergarten affords me the opportunity for some weird little people talking! Maybe I will make them for my nieces. That could be a good Christmas present for my sister! Hmmmmm….. thanks!
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27 July, 1:04 pm
What a great idea…I think you do often forget the cute things they say…I am loving the fraffurchino! Dina’s little boy used to always say “alice” for lettuce and “pupcakes” for cupcakes and “purprise” for surprise…it’s horrible when they don’t speak like that anymore!
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27 July, 8:49 pm
This is such a great idea, Mary. I wish I’d thought to do it years ago when my kids were young.
Have to say I’m wondering about “sock-eating.”
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28 July, 4:37 am
great idea!
just wondering – i’m assuming you made the jacket she’s wearing. did you make the pattern yourself, or buy it? i’d love to know if i can get it??
thanks, liz
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28 July, 9:13 am
I agree with Liz…great jacket. I would love to know what pattern it is and where you purchased the fabric. Absolutely Beautiful!!!!
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29 July, 2:01 am
I just love the jacket!! Did you make that? If so, is there a pattern for it?
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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29 July, 5:05 am
Oh, look at her! I love this picture of here…love the jacket…love the scrapbooking. You are just too much, Miss Mary! You do everything!
29 July, 2:19 pm
Ilove this post! Everything about it! You are a very crafty person! I want to know what pattern you used for the jacket she is wearing! So adorable!!
let me know!
Thanks for entering the contest. Did you post? couldn’t find.
Lila
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29 July, 11:41 pm
Dito! I have to have that pattern! Do tell!
5 August, 4:52 pm
I have to get in on the pattern as well. Which one is it? And also, what is your favorite sewing magazine? I’m so new to this sewing world. I thought there was only McCall’s, Simplicity, and Butterick. I’d love to know which magazine you wait for with loads of anticipation.
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