FabSwingers.com forum: Out of the mouths of babes...

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The boys have just lost their grandfather. We were discussing how we are planning to celebrate his life over dinner with a pub crawl, his ashes and a drink left on every bar he enjoyed.

The eight year olds:

Thing 1: He's dead, he won't know you're doing it.

Thing 2: That's a waste of drink.

Thing 1: And money.

Thing 2: Was he a Christian?

Father: No he was an atheist like us.

Thing 2: Pity. God would really like him. He could be his joker.

What have yours said recently?

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By *eizvollWoman
over a year ago

in my own little world :-)

When my step mum died last year I was trying to explain what was happening to my son who was 6 - things like the funeral and what he would see.

A few weeks later he asked what had happened to Nannys' head?

I couldn't work out what he was on about for a while, so asked a few gentle questions.

It turned out that when I explained that it was only Nannys' body in the coffin (meaning that her soul / personality / character had gone to heaven) he assumed her head had been chopped off and put elsewhere!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always saying things that make me laugh. Can't think of an example but I've been laughing all day. Just daft stuff really but very insightful.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"When my step mum died last year I was trying to explain what was happening to my son who was 6 - things like the funeral and what he would see.

A few weeks later he asked what had happened to Nannys' head?

I couldn't work out what he was on about for a while, so asked a few gentle questions.

That's a good point, actually. Being clear about the language used.

When my cat died last year they wanted a tombstone for her in my bathroom as that's where her basked used to be.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Not recently (almost 30 years ago), but my Grandma died in our house on my twin brother and sister's 10th birthday...I managed to cancel most of the kids coming round for the party, but one of our kid's best mates still came down...she and my sister were sat eating the trifle that Grandma made when young Angie said "Did your Grandma make the trifle before she died?" Response from little sis..."before of course!"...response from grieving adults - lots of laughter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not nearly as serious, but when my rottie died, we went to pick up her ashes.., my friends daughter came with me to get the urn...,.,she looked in the box where I couldn't..... squeals of joy from the back of the car....... "aunty weese! Her urn is pink! It totally matches her collar..... its beautiful........ maaan, she'd have wanted proper goth purple eh?".

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Not recently (almost 30 years ago), but my Grandma died in our house on my twin brother and sister's 10th birthday...I managed to cancel most of the kids coming round for the party, but one of our kid's best mates still came down...she and my sister were sat eating the trifle that Grandma made when young Angie said "Did your Grandma make the trifle before she died?" Response from little sis..."before of course!"...response from grieving adults - lots of laughter

That was a special trifle at that so it's a good job it got eaten by children as intended.

I love their logic.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Not nearly as serious, but when my rottie died, we went to pick up her ashes.., my friends daughter came with me to get the urn...,.,she looked in the box where I couldn't..... squeals of joy from the back of the car....... "aunty weese! Her urn is pink! It totally matches her collar..... its beautiful........ maaan, she'd have wanted proper goth purple eh?".

And puts everything in context.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trust a 7 year old to do it

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Trust a 7 year old to do it

When the twins were 6 they had a bouncy castle for their birthday. I asked if I could have a go on it.

Thing 1 said no and kicked up a fuss that I would break it before the party because I am fat.

Thing 2 told his brother that I should be allowed on as it would be funny to see all my bits wobble.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheeky monsters....... guess that's why titch wanted us all to have a go on hers!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Cheeky monsters....... guess that's why titch wanted us all to have a go on hers!"

I like their honesty.

They also watch the speedometer when I am driving in case I "cross the law" - they are big on sticking to the rules and never crossing the law.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Indeed....I have to ask to overtake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My father in law died suddenly. Day of the funeral we decide the children were to young and that they could come to the wake afterwards. We explained we were going to say goodbye to grandad. Later that day everyone still subdued after the service. . The kids came running in shouting Where's grandad Where's grandad we want to say goodbye

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"My father in law died suddenly. Day of the funeral we decide the children were to young and that they could come to the wake afterwards. We explained we were going to say goodbye to grandad. Later that day everyone still subdued after the service. . The kids came running in shouting Where's grandad Where's grandad we want to say goodbye

They brought the life back to the wake, I'm sure.

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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago

more north lincs than mids!

Not anything to do with dying but recently I decided that I needed to wax my eyebrows. Got all my kit out, set it up on the table when wonderboy asked me what I was doing.

I explained I was waxing my eyebrows and he asked if he could help. I politely declined but told him he could watch.

After I had finished my eyebrows I asked him if they were ok. I stared right into my eyes for about a min and then said no. "What's wrong?" I asked.

You missed that bit over your top lip he replied!!!

Tash now waxed!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Not anything to do with dying but recently I decided that I needed to wax my eyebrows. Got all my kit out, set it up on the table when wonderboy asked me what I was doing.

I explained I was waxing my eyebrows and he asked if he could help. I politely declined but told him he could watch.

After I had finished my eyebrows I asked him if they were ok. I stared right into my eyes for about a min and then said no. "What's wrong?" I asked.

You missed that bit over your top lip he replied!!!

Tash now waxed!"

That's brilliant. They take these tasks seriously.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

"When my step mum died last year I was trying to explain what was happening to my son who was 6 - things like the funeral and what he would see.

A few weeks later he asked what had happened to Nannys' head?

I couldn't work out what he was on about for a while, so asked a few gentle questions.

i was giving my brothers girlfriend a lift home,my youngest son was in the car,he was 6 years old,i could see he was impressed.

after i dropped her off my son asked,who was that.i told him,and asked,did you like her,

he said,she sent my eyes to heaven.

i almost pissed myself laughing,then i thought,where the fook did he get that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not recently but when my daughter was much younger, it was her birthday and the elderly lady next door popped round with a little gift and card. She asked my daughter how old she were, which she replied 10. My daughter then asked the neighbour how old she was, she said 76. My daughter looked puzzled for a moment, (i knew she was going to say something i wouldnt like haha) she then said to the elderly neighbour.. Cor blimey 76, you should be dead by now... Talk about wanting the floor to open up.... lol Kids, gotta love em

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"When my step mum died last year I was trying to explain what was happening to my son who was 6 - things like the funeral and what he would see.

A few weeks later he asked what had happened to Nannys' head?

I couldn't work out what he was on about for a while, so asked a few gentle questions.

i was giving my brothers girlfriend a lift home,my youngest son was in the car,he was 6 years old,i could see he was impressed.

after i dropped her off my son asked,who was that.i told him,and asked,did you like her,

he said,she sent my eyes to heaven.

i almost pissed myself laughing,then i thought,where the fook did he get that.

He's a romantic soul.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Many Years ago my young 3 year old son asked if we could get a dog. I said no as we had a cat. When can we get a dog? Was his reply,. When the cat dies, I said. Several days later he came back to me and said, " can we kill the cat" ! LOL

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By *ummy mummyWoman
over a year ago

southampton-ish

My father passed away when I was pregnant with my twins and my father in law 3 years later. One day on the way home from school my son asked me if Canada's heaven was as far away from England's heaven as Canada and England are down here.I said it was just one big heaven.He thought for a minute then said".well that is good because then Granddad can catch Grandpa up on all the stuff the girlies and I have done since he died"

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Many Years ago my young 3 year old son asked if we could get a dog. I said no as we had a cat. When can we get a dog? Was his reply,. When the cat dies, I said. Several days later he came back to me and said, " can we kill the cat" ! LOL

He really wanted a dog. That pesky cat went on living didn't it, just to annoy him?

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"My father passed away when I was pregnant with my twins and my father in law 3 years later. One day on the way home from school my son asked me if Canada's heaven was as far away from England's heaven as Canada and England are down here.I said it was just one big heaven.He thought for a minute then said".well that is good because then Granddad can catch Grandpa up on all the stuff the girlies and I have done since he died""

That makes sense.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

"When my step mum died last year I was trying to explain what was happening to my son who was 6 - things like the funeral and what he would see.

A few weeks later he asked what had happened to Nannys' head?

I couldn't work out what he was on about for a while, so asked a few gentle questions.

i was giving my brothers girlfriend a lift home,my youngest son was in the car,he was 6 years old,i could see he was impressed.

after i dropped her off my son asked,who was that.i told him,and asked,did you like her,

he said,she sent my eyes to heaven.

i almost pissed myself laughing,then i thought,where the fook did he get that.

He's a romantic soul."

he is,but to this day i still wonder,where did that come from.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't remember what I said or thought when my mum passed away 20 year back, I remember I went went straight back to school then most memories from then on are blank until the age of 14 or so... strange :/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At my god sons christening...my godson was blind...my daughter when the priest was lighting the candles..."is he stupid...he cant even see them!"

Another moment with him....." Why cant he see"...i told her he was blind when born....her"but why has he got eyes then,just get him glasses"

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