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As I was perusing my stats the other day, I saw that a particular meme I had uploaded had generated some hits due to Google searches for Red Forman. This particular meme, to be precise:
The meme reminded me of a time where I parented like Red Forman. I couldn’t remember why or what exactly I said, but I did remember that the terms “foot” and “ass” were used.
I also remembered documenting the story, and I thought I had done so on this here weblog, but after hours of searching I just couldn’t find it. When I woke up the next morning I decided to search Facebook for shits and giggles…and found it.
It happened much longer ago than I thought it had. It happened Saturday, October 15, 2011 to be exact.
Here, for your reading pleasure, is my Red Forman parenting moment:
Me: (to Baby A) Go brush your teeth and get your chores started so that you’re done by the time the Michigan game comes on at 12.
Baby A: But I’d rather play with Baby C
Me: Well I’d like to win a million dollars, but it ain’t gonna happen.
Baby A: But Baby C is right here.
Me: So is my foot, and your ass.
Baby A immediately stopped what he was doing and went to brush his teeth.
Thank you Red Foreman. Your inspiration has made me a better parent.
Outtakes
This draft has been sitting here for a couple of days, so funny shit that happened while it was in draft status I’m counting as outtakes because it’s my blog and there’s nothing you can do about it. *gives the Maphia™ a raspberry*
- This morning while getting Baby C dressed, he grabbed the footie part of the pajamas I had just taken off of him and shouted, “Oh no! Where’s piggies?”
- Earlier this evening, he was playing with his pepe (that’s his word for computer, which in this case was his Vtech laptop). He opened it up, sat on the keyboard, and asked, “Where’s pepe?” This kid cracks me up.
Cute.
It was quite funny.
Ha! I love it! I work at a Preschool… and I’m just wondering… damn! Probably not!
Yeah, that might not go over so well.
As my child gets older I’m hoping to perfect the use of sarcasm and casual threats of mild violence. Good work!
Its fun!
I loved Red..he knew they were high..hell yes he did.
Well sure.
That million dollar line must be a natural one for smartass parents. It’s my go-to answer for anything “I want” from the kids.
The foot to ass threat?
Their still too young for the foot to ass threat. Once time-out no longer scare them into compliance, I’ll have to step it up a level, but for now, the raised eyebrow and finger pointing to the corner is sufficient.
Haha. I don’t normally have to resort to threats with the twins. They know to listen to me. Every once in a while, though, I hafta swat Baby C firmly on the butt to get a point across, but not often.
I do refrain from physical punishment but not because I’m against spanking, but because of donkey.
I understand. Completely.
hahahaha
Where’s pepe? made chuckle.
Kids are really funny when they don’t try to get on our nerves.
They hafta try?
Lol. I was watching a kid… Not my nephew, and they said they wanted and needed something yet weren’t going to get. Yeah well good luck kid cuz I don’t want or need to be here.
Cousins. Who needs em.
Idk, all my cousins live in Michigan and I rarely get to see them.
Somehow I ended up with only children that were as spoiled as could be.
Nephew taught me to never repeat what he says. Example.
Aunt oh gouged. (It’s a good name) I want to go play soccer. Sorry kid it’s raining. But I need to! Oh you need to do you? Yes thank you. And out the door he runs.
Haha. Oops!
He’s smarter than the average child… At times.
Ooo, parenting advice I can get behind. I’m going to have to brush up on my 70′s Show episode watching in the next couple of years.
Only two men dare to give me the raspberry! Lonestar and, apparently, twindaddy. I guess I’m okay with it.
I give EVERYONE the raspberry.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
Brilliant. Funny and cute all in one bundle!
Baby C rocks!
I know!