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Funny things children say

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Sadgrandma Thu 12-Dec-24 15:13:00

My seven year old GD and my DH were having a good natured argument Grandad said, “I’m your Grandad and I know everything.” Granddaughter, quick as a flash, “How many noses does a slug have then”? (Four in case you’re interested)!

Nannyof4mummyof2 Thu 12-Dec-24 19:08:46

That's so funny x bless her
I've just asked my hubby "grandad" he has just said 4 I am flabbergasted lol

Sadgrandma Thu 12-Dec-24 19:19:13

As Michael Caine said “Not a lot of people know that”!

pinkprincess Thu 12-Dec-24 19:56:26

When my oldest DGD was about four she was proudly showing my DH the money in her purse.DH told she must be a rich girl, she replied '' No I am not a rich girl I am (Christian name).
DH when he told me remarked on the complete innocence of young children.

paddyann54 Thu 12-Dec-24 20:32:08

I was tempted to put this on the Christmas Cheeses thread.My then 4 year old came home from Sunday School irritated that anybody would call their baby cheeses.We giggled over it for years in fact sometimes I still do ,he,ll always be Baby cheeses to me

Gilly8591 Sun 15-Dec-24 11:36:40

I remember when my niece was young going to visit her She gave me a big hug and looked down my shirt saying ‘Mummy has a pair of those’ 🤣

LittleGran51 Sun 15-Dec-24 11:45:40

My friend's two year old GD has just got a new baby brother. The 2 Mums are quite open to her choice of names as tgey are having trouble deciding...
Amelia replies (festively) 'Baby Jesus'

yogitree Sun 15-Dec-24 11:50:26

When my DH was carrying our 3 year old GD she pronounced "Papa, your beard is growing down from your nose"! Trimmer duly purchased smile

Eva3 Sun 15-Dec-24 11:54:27

My young grandson loves singing 'Ginger Bells' !

Damdee Sun 15-Dec-24 11:57:46

My four year old grandson was complaining about his school Nativity play. 'I am a chef' he said 'And I wanted to be a queen!'

'You are a shepherd' my daughter told him, 'and you wanted to be a king!'

MrsMatt Sun 15-Dec-24 12:04:50

When we were young, many moons ago, my little cousin used to asked questions a lot. 'Why is the sky blue?', 'Why is the grass green?'. The best one ever was 'Aunty Val, why do we have lips?'. Aunty Val, my mum, was caught totally off guard and promptly answered 'To stop your mouth fraying around the edges' grin

cookiemonster66 Sun 15-Dec-24 12:15:29

my young sister once said she did not want to get old because you got cobwebs growing in your armpits (hairs)

Magme Sun 15-Dec-24 12:24:54

I was queuing in a bank a couple of years ago and a girl aged about 3 who was with her Mum in front of me decided to chat to me. Her Mum said ‘I’ve told you not to speak to strangers.’ the little girl’s reply was ‘What do strangers look like? It really made me laugh to myself.

Mauriherb Sun 15-Dec-24 12:35:02

Many years ago I started to breastfeed my son in front of my 6year old niece, she looked at me , horrified, and said " oh Auntie, couldn't you afford a bottle?"

Snowbell Sun 15-Dec-24 13:09:57

When I told my GS I was going to spend a penny he asked "where's the penny?"

Spiritual Sun 15-Dec-24 13:12:14

I love the innocence of children. some of my favourites are: My daughter Infant school age singing "Bring out those spells tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem", On cobble stones "I hate these hobble stones" Remarking on a pair of lilac high heels I was wearing "When you die can I have your shoes Mummy?"
I could go on and on. My daughter's daughter (GD) I love you more than all the stars in the Universe, Nanna and when you die I will still love you." Her son. "Nanna, you are very, very old. Me "How do you know that?" GS "Because you have all those things (wrinkles) all down your face like Father Christmas" When I worked in a school "How old are you Miss" 21? I answered, "No I am a bit older than that" Are you 100 then? (The perspective of age to a child) I could go on and on. I think children are so beautiful, innocent and uplifting. The things they come out with make me laugh and uplift me so much. Thank you for all your lovely ones.

Frenchgalinspain Sun 15-Dec-24 13:14:26

Quite interesting statements from children.

Keeper1 Sun 15-Dec-24 13:22:23

My GD asked her Daddy for some help with something and he she would have to wait then he would. She told him there would be consequences. She is five

Camry1952 Sun 15-Dec-24 13:32:45

When I was a teacher in a child care center there was a 3 year old girl who sometimes had wetting accidents.When her grandmother picked her up one day the child had wet herself again. The grandmother told "Amber" that if she kept wetting that she would give all her pretty dresses to "Heather" who was nearby listening.Heather told the grandmother: "I pee myself too"

HettyHop Sun 15-Dec-24 13:46:41

Yesterday’s very serious expression of amazement from our 4 yr old GS “Cheesus Crikes”!

HettyHop Sun 15-Dec-24 13:53:46

We now frequently use his “stinky mingoes” exclamation, made after a visit to the flamingo house at the zoo. Accompanied by a flapping hand in front of the nose!

TinkerBell777 Sun 15-Dec-24 13:58:52

Our 3 year old grandson was engrossed in Mary Poppins at the cinema when he needed the loo. Can you pause it Nan please until I get back, he asked.

caros67 Sun 15-Dec-24 14:10:29

When my eldest son was about 3, he asked my Mum, “Gran, why does your cat have a keyhole under his tail?” This still makes me laugh when I think about it (40 years later)!!

Knittypamela Sun 15-Dec-24 14:48:03

A little girl was having a tantrum in tesco. Her mum ignored her and walked away. The child came after her mum and said indignant "I'm still crying you know!"

MissInterpreted Sun 15-Dec-24 14:52:04

My son was very small when he came out with 'Mummy, do you remember when I was in your tummy? I was very sad'. When I asked why, he said 'because I could see all the food you were eating but I couldn't have any!'