Ten things I say pretty much every day

1. "No, you don't need a Band-Aid. There's no blood."

2. "Please don't step on your brother!"

3. "I'm sorry you made that bad choice. Do you remember what the consequence is for that? Let's go look at the chart."

4. "We don't whine in this family."

5. "Well, Daddy's not here, and you're not going to get him here by howling for him."

6. "It's not time to eat now. Too bad you didn't eat more when it was time to eat."

7. "Mommy needs a kissie. Oh, thank you! That was so sweet!" (wiping slobber from cheek or mouth)

8. "No, you can't watch another video. Too many videos turn your little brain into potato soup."

9. "Rowwwr! I'm gonna get you! I'm gonna tickle your sweet tummy! Run for your little life!"

10. "Wow, you're such a big helper! With so many helpers, I wonder why I don't get more done!"