July 5, 2007
Dawsonisms Part I
I don’t know when it happened, but my child has turned into his father.
Doug is quite the comedian and can be very sarcastic. Always cracking jokes, teasing and playfully rippin’ on me for laughs; humor, sarcasm and wit are just part of his personality.
Little Dawson is catching on to his “funny” father and I noticed his own witty personality is shining through.
This morning I had to go to work and Dawson did not want to go to daycare. I begged and pleaded with him to get out of bed so I could get him dressed.
“Dawson, wake up….Time to go to Renee’s!” I said cheerily.
“Shaddup, Mumma. Dawson’s sweeping,” he said.
“What? You can’t say shut up to me. That’s naughty. Are you being a bad boy?” I asked.
“No. Dawson not a bad boy, Mumma. Mumma is naughty. No wake Dawson.” he said.
Okay sassy pants. Whatever.
Every morning on our way to daycare we pass St. Peter’s Church. Dawson loves to mention that “Jesus lives at that church, Mumma.” Except today we passed the church and he shouted out, “Look, Mumma! Dat’s Jesus’ ding dong!”
I started to laugh hysterically and nearly crashed the car.
“What? What did you say?” I asked.
“Da bell, Mumma! Jesus’ bell says ‘ding dong’,” he replied.
Oh. Phew. We’re talking about church bells.
Yesterday, I took Dawson and my friends’ children, Taylor and Travis, to the Fourth of July parade in downtown Stevens Point. It was a hot day and we sat on the sunny side of the street because everyone was crowding into the shade.
The kids were excited to see the firetrucks, get candy and balloons and more candy. I was just excited to get some rays, I’m looking very white these days.
Suddenly Dawson says, “Mumma, I’m sir-stee. Dawson needs water.”
“Okay, honey. I’ll get some,” I said.
“Hurry, Mumma. We’re meww-ting in da sun,” he said and put his hands over his eyes.
A little dramatic, child?
I take it back. He’s not turning into his father. He’s turning into a teenager 10 years too early!
Posted by Dana @ 10:18 AM • The Doodlebug,The Mommy Files
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July 5th, 2007 at 10:45 AM, wisconsin mommy Says:
Those little -isms are one of the best parts of being a mommy. Free entertainment, can’t ask for better than that!!
July 5th, 2007 at 1:06 PM, Brenda Says:
Your writing is so great, Dana… I can almost hear those ‘Dawsonisms’ in his own little voice while reading your blog!
July 5th, 2007 at 1:08 PM, dana Says:
WI Mommy, so true. He’s just a little card. I seriously think he’s going to be the next Jerry Seinfield.
July 5th, 2007 at 1:09 PM, dana Says:
Thanks Brenda! That’s so sweet of you to say!
July 5th, 2007 at 10:37 PM, Elizabeth Says:
Jesus’ ding dong-bwahahaha! Aren’t you glad you are writing these down?
And also, can I tell you that it is just freaking me out a little bit that the new Blogher ad says “What would you ask Elizabeth Edwards”? Dude! you can ask me anything! LOL
July 5th, 2007 at 10:46 PM, Leslie Says:
“Look, Mumma! Dat’s Jesus’ ding dong!”
Best.thing.ever. Hilarious!
July 6th, 2007 at 7:59 AM, Cheryl Says:
My favorite was “Mumma is naughty. No wake Dawson.” Priceless. The whole post made me laugh so hard. Now I have to get up and pee. Thanks, Dana.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:42 AM, Dana Says:
Elizabeth! Isn’t that crazy! So, I’m thinking of a really embarrassing question to ask you.
Hehehee.
Leslie, I still crack up when I think about it.
Cheryl, sorry to make ya pee! You can blame Dawson for being so darn funny.
July 6th, 2007 at 2:12 PM, Mary Tsao Says:
Won’t it be fun to torture our children with these -isms when they’re teenagers and too cool for us? Hahaha! Can’t wait!