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(One of the surrogates for swearing that I used around my daughter, who was growing up, but now swears like a longshoreman, so a lot of good that did.)
(One of the surrogates for swearing that I used around my daughter, who was growing up, but now swears like a longshoreman, so a lot of good that did.)
One time I'd strapped the kids into one of those family sized shopping carts, then smacked my head sharply on the corner of the basket. Since we were out in public I just rubbed my head and grimaced. Older Boy (then about 3) piped up for me: "Goddammit!"
Another time at home I said "Jesus!" about something. And he said, in that way that only a toddler can correct you" "Chriiiiiist."