Friday, December 4, 2009

Faux Swearer

 I admit it:  I am a faux swearer.  I say dang, shoot, crap, stink, poop, and other silly things that actually mean a swear.  How about I try to stop?  Instead of saying, "Crap!" when I drop my keys outside in the dark, I say nothing.  Instead of saying, "Oh, bother!" when my kids spill their fruit cups all over the living room carpet, I say "Let's clean it up," in a kind voice.  I faux swear when I am frustrated.  I talk when I am frustrated.  So here is the plan, I talk less and think more.  What do you think?



By the way, it's snowing at our house.
p.s. construction on the doll house halted yesterday when I flooded it.  So, plans to finish yesterday were thwarted, but I plan on finishing today. 
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  1. MegzDecember 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Sorry, I am not with you on this one! Nothing relieves the inner anger faster than a quick faux swear for me as in "Shiz!" Then I can move on. True that a better person need not use oaths, but I need a little pressure peep every once in awhile.
    I did go on a ban from raising my voice awhile ago. It was great for a few days, but then I realized that nobody could hear me if I was always reprimanding quietly....

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  2. MichelleDecember 4, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I realize it is a tall order, but I embarrass myself in front of people I admire--like your mother-- that have more self control.

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  3. stephanieDecember 4, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I faux swear so much I don't even know when I am doing it. And it is true, Megan says "SHIZ" a lot.

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  4. AllensDecember 4, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    At least you feel bad.. I always get told I shouldn't use slang but it never works...oh well maybe I will try to tame it down a bit.

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  5. cold cocoaDecember 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Wow- those are some nicely crafted snowflakes! I need to be schooled in the fine art of snowflaking.

    Even my Mom says "drat" and "darn it" so I wouldn't feel too bad. The ultimate self-control is manifested by not using the real, more satisfying(?) swear words.

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  6. CharlotteDecember 4, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Oooh - I'm ALL about the faux swearing. My fave is "for the love of little green apples!" It always gets me a few weird looks;)

    I wanted to thank you for your comment on my blog today - it really made me smile & I appreciate you taking the time to leave it for me.

    PS> 4 kids = awesome!! Love it:)

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  7. TisforTonyaDecember 4, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I actually just use the word "curse" a lot... but I'm thinking about adding "for the love of little green apples" now :)

    love the flakes!

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  8. LCDecember 4, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    What's wrong with faux swearing? I'm just trying hard not to really swear. I loved reading the comments. so funny.

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