24 July 2012

Spelling Lessons

When you have older siblings, you hear certain words and phrases earlier than you should, certainly before you understand what they mean.  And then, it's quite possible that you will try to use them.

Case in point.

My 7 year old, with my phone in hand, composing what she thought would be a fun little text to Daddy:  "Mommy, how do you spell screw?  I already know how to spell you!"

Only if you sign your name to it, sweetie.

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1 comment:

Mama Mama Quite Contrary said...

I don't think I should be laughing at that (bad example and all) but wow, that's funny.

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