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Christine Royse Niles — Changing the world one word at a time

Things Parents Should Never Say

When discussing financial responsibility and the importance of not going into debt no matter how important the thing is that you want:

Me: We paid cash for you…

Mash: You say that like I was a Barbie….

Me: You were a lot more expensive than a Barbie…

Mash: Yeah, because I’m a one-of-a-kind.

Me: Good one.

I’m really thankful that my girls both have a good sense of humor!

What’s popped out of your mouth that maybe shouldn’t have? Leave a comment…

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About Christine

I am a writer, a project manager, and a corporate refugee with a heart for orphans around the world. My two daughters were adopted from Ukraine at ages 12 and 14. I post about writing, chasing dreams, and making a difference in the world, and sometimes I share fun snippets of fiction in-progress.

4 Replies

  1. After one of Ryan’s four year old whining sessions, arms folded, head down, as if it were the end of the world, I walked by his room and said, “Well, looks like someone’s been listening to Morrissey again!”

    Funny thing is, he really likes The Smiths.

    Kathy is a little worried.

    1. Christine

      The kid has great taste in music…well done!!! 😉

  2. Ben Steele

    That is hilarious!

    1. Christine

      both girls have a very dry sense of humor…they are truly our daughters!

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