The never ceasing stinky butt.
When my eldest was a baby, we used to coo and google at her. She hated diaper changes, so we’d make a big deal out of how fun they were and how awesome she was. Often we’d say, “Ooh! Stinky butt! Stinky, stinky butt!” And feign gagging sounds. It would make her giggle and laugh.
By the time she was verbal she’d say “Tinky butt!” everytime we’d sit her down for a diaper change.
Pretty soon, though, that endearing phrase became an issue. Especially when she started calling her Grandma “tinky butt” or perfect strangers, “You a tinky butt!” So we tried to curb the problem by declaring “No more stinky butts.”
Eventually DD1 out grew it, just in time for DD2 to start saying it. DD2 finally out grew it as well, and we finally thought we were done with the stinky butt phrase.
Except, about two weeks ago, my youngest daughter started saying it! Sheesh! We’ve decided to just ignore it and remind her that “we don’t say stinky butt.”
So, last night I was laying on the couch and my DD3 was cuddled up next to me. She made a funny face and declared, “STINKY BUTT!” I shook my head at her and was surprised to hear my 21 month old happily declare, “Stinky butt. I said a bad word, ’stinky butt.’”
Oy Vey.
I have no idea who told her “stinky butt” is a bad word. I know it didn’t come from myself, as I don’t consider it a bad word. Just inappropriate.
Either way, it’s a crack up hearing my youngest talk about saying “bad words.”