We've been having a problem lately with Amelia using an inappropriate term (dumb a$$). Paul and I have been trying to teach her that this is not tolerated, and that she needs to use an alternative term, like potty mouth or dummy head, ect. She continues to forget, and Thomas is more than happy to tell us each time she uses this word.
Last night they were in their room at bed time. They were talking and pretty soon they come out and Millie asks that I tell her the story of the word. I was confused so I ask Thomas what she's talking about. He told me that she had said the "P" word. I didn't know what he was talking about, so I asked him again. "You know, the "K" word." We're getting further off track here, so I just ask him to tell him to tell me exactly what word she said. "You know, she said, dumba$$." I again reiterated to Amelia that she can't say this, and she needs to use something else when she gets upset. Thomas was trying to help her find something else to use and says to her, "Just say something like...."Oh, my hell" instead." No Thomas this is not something that either of you should say.
Millie then says, very earnestly, "Oh, I see, I need to say, "Oh, my hell, you dumb a$$"."
Oh dear, we have a long way to go......
