The Little Queen’s English
When TQ was two and three and used to say “toten” for elephant, “fips” for crayons, “bembo” for elbow, and “mizry” for a cross or crucifix, it was both terribly cute, as well as mystifying. We had no idea where these came from or how they became a part of her personal verbal repertoire; especially “mizry” because we had no crosses in the house and had never discussed them with her.
I lament that TQ has, sadly, left her toddler language behind and has been saying the correct words for the aforementioned nouns for a few years now but every so often she’ll throw us a curve ball to keep us on our toes, lest we become too complacent with the status quo.
For example, last night at dinner, I learned a new word courtesy of TQ; one that I am certain I’ve not yet heard ’round these parts. We were sitting at the table eating when my husband animatedly exclaimed that something we were discussing was “bullshit!” And with that, TQ declared for all to hear that Daddy was a “bullshithead”
Yep. And after I got over my initial urge to laugh, followed by a conflicting feeling of obligation to be a “responsible parent” and show her the error of her ways, I pondered the word and decided I like it. It’s both versatile and direct. Allow me to demonstrate:
You, Mr. Federline, are a bullshithead!
No mincing of words there, eh? So yeah, while I’m not going to glorify TQ’s misdeed by telling her I like the word, I fully intend to keep it in my pocket to use as I see fit. Plus it’s fun to say!
Bullshithead! Bullshithead! Bullshithead! Bullshithead! Bullshithead! Weeeee!!!!
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An now, a few news blurbs you might be interested in…
Starting December 13th, I am participating in Her Bad Auction, an event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada in the name of Tanner who is the nephew of our friend and fellow blogger Catherine Conner and is afflicted with this cruelly debilitating and life-shortening disease.
First let me explain that it’s not really an auction but rather a raffle where you buy tickets for drawings of prizes. Tickets are $1 and $5 depending on the prize and I urge you to go see what prizes are being offered because there are some fabulous things to be had at a bargain price. I have donated a banner and template design with a retail value of $90 so if you were in the market for a blog makeover, this is one way to do a good deed and possibly save some major cashola on a fresh new look for the old blog. Go check it out!
I shall endeavor to use BULLSHITHEAD in a sentence once a day.
Great word! I can think of about ten people that deserve “Bullshithead” as a nickname.
I LOVE bullshithead!
And what a great donation - you are good people, Mizz Izz… :)
xoxo
I love trying to decipher what my toddler is saying. He’s got so many made up words I can’t keep track!
I am so fully bidding on your makeover! That was the first thing I saw. I love this project. no bullshitheads involved in this one!
While my favourite remains “asshat” I too expect to get some mileage out of bullshithead. Out of the mouths of babes!
The other day when I picked up my three and a half year old from preschool, he declared, “My butt makes noise. It’s funny.” I laughed the whole way home.
Oh man, you are a better mother than I. I would have laughed. And probably given her dessert anyway.
Thanks again for the publicity and the generous donation to Her Bad Auction. If I may remind the good people reading - another way to participate is to write a letter to Tanner. It’s especially a great exercise for our kids. Instructions are on the site.
what a great cause. Thanks for the head’s up.
I am HONOURED to be your friend. Because you are awesome, and because of the word bullshithead.
Love the word! Will use the word!
I’ll have to try this new word at work tomorrow- I think there’s a few people it describes well.
BTW- Good cause
I definitely would have laughed! I guess that’s why I’m the aunt and not the mom:-) Reminds me of my niece when she was 5. We were in my sister’s car, and my niece let one rip. She took a big sniff and exclaimed “MAN! What did ME eat today!”
At this rate, “bullshithead” will be used nationwide by the end of the week.
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Bullshithead is officially added to my vocabulary.
That is such a cool word!
That auction is so awesome of all of you to do!
I like the new word. It’s very liberating to say it!
honestly, it’s perfect. bullshit wouldn’t quite do the trick. shit head, maybe, but bullshithead…yep, perfection.
Bullshithead is a keeper for sure!
Bullshithead! The “bull” makes it that much stronger of a word. Will have to use this in the future!
How did you keep from laughing? When my son first said “Ohhh bird shit” i couldn’t contain myself.
I’m always happy to expand my vocabulary! Too funny! Thanks!
Bullshithead is DEFINITELY a keeper. Oh, mine called her daddy an asshole today because he was working out in the garage and wasn’t paying her enough attention for her liking….lovely, right?
I think babies are born with their own language…and they learn to forget it as they grow older.
I’m in the running for your banner design and I’m crossing my fingers, you talented thing!