Things I Say To My Children That God Is Really Trying To Say To Me

• Take a deep breath.
• Clean up your mess.
• Can you ask nicely?
• What a bummer.
• Look at me.
• I know you don't like the taste of this, but it's for your own good.
• I got you.
• You're safe.
• You can do it.
• Keep trying.
• We make rules because we love you and want you to be safe.
• Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.
• Keep your pants on, you're not gettng naked. (OK, not this one so much - just seeing if you're paying attention!)
• Hang on with me.
• Take a bite. You'll like it.
• Give me a kiss and a hug.
• That's too bad, there isn't a choice.
• Be gentle.
• No hitting.
• It's not time to play, it's time to ______ (work, eat, sleep, etc.)
• Excellent job, buddy!
• What a sweet baby.
• Shhh.
• I love you.