Uh oh
A few days ago, I could have sworn I heard Margot say "Uh oh.
At first, I thought maybe I was having one of those over zealous mommy moments, you know, when the proud mother looks at her toddler's page of crappy scribbles and is convinced it's some sort of post-impressionist masterpiece.
But then I thought I heard her say it again.
And so did Drew.
But Drew also eats pumpkin donuts off the carpet and has been known to reach into a toilet full of crap to grab a toy that he accidentally dropped in there.
So then I did what all new mothers do when they think they just heard their kid say their first words - they keep saying the words over and over again (which is completely unannoying) hoping that the baby will say it and prove that they actually did say those very words.
Except they could really just be saying it to try to get their mother to shut up.
But I'm not newbie, neophyte mom. Hell no. I decided that I would create an actual circumstance that would, in fact, call for the correct use of the word "uh-oh."
So I instituted my brilliant plan that included me knocking stuff out of her hands, or even better, dropping stuff on the floor.
Of course all she did was keep throwing shit just to listen to me say "uh-oh" and then pick it up over and over again with a look that seemed to say "Seriously, I know you didn't accidentally drop that yogurt wrapper on the floor mom, because if you did accidentally drop that yogurt wrapper on the floor you would have said 'shit' and you don't want me to say that do you?"
Needless to say, she never said it.
That was until she accidentally dropped a piece of her pretzel on the ground later on that day. Then I heard it plain as day:
"Uh Oh."
I'm not sure what was cuter.
Those two little sounds, strung together for the first time to formulate something that I could actually understand.
Or the smile on her face that I'm pretty sure was saying "I told you so."
My little guy says uh oh all the time too. Trying to teach him the difference between accidental droppage, and on purpose now. We've learned to accept that uh-oh is more of a warning that something is about to be thrown. He sometimes says "uh-oh, oh shit." At least he cusses in proper context.
Posted by: Danielle Miller | November 29, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Love "uh oh". Except now Oliver throws things and announces "uh oh!" even though I've told him repeatedly that doesn't count.
Posted by: Julie @ The Mom Slant | November 23, 2009 at 03:03 PM
"uh oh" was my first phrase, as well. Not Mama, but "uh oh". I've had to use it more often since, as well.
(Though it gets replaced by shit pretty often.)
:)
Posted by: Amanda | November 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Too cute! She's just morphing into a real walking, talking toddler overnight. She's definitely gonna keep you on your toes.
-Abby
Posted by: @sweetbabboo | November 20, 2009 at 12:19 AM
My oldest LOVED that phrase. And it never sounds cuter than when it's said in a baby's voice.
Posted by: Meredith | November 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM
First, you'll need to grab a copy of the song "Uh Oh" by Johnny the K.
Next: "Uh oh" is infintely better than "cock," my daughter's third word. (Really, we don't throw around that word at home. Honestly. Not sure where she got it.) While "uh oh" is two nice, distinct syllables, "cock" just doesn't sound any better when drawn out to "coooooooooooooooooooock."
Posted by: And Then I Was a Mom | November 19, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Awww
Posted by: Kitty @ katscradle | November 18, 2009 at 06:57 PM
That was one of my daughter's first words as well! Although she did say dada before that at a VERY young age. Mommy came long afterwards. Oh well.
Posted by: Beth | November 18, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Aww....that was too precious!
Posted by: Keyona | November 18, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Those are like the best first words I've ever heard (of).
Posted by: patois | November 18, 2009 at 02:54 PM
That's so cute! What a great first word(s)!
Posted by: caramama | November 18, 2009 at 02:26 PM
So cute :) I loved with Tess started the uh-oh, until the intentional dinner uh-oh droppings started. She then discoverd the power she now holds over the dog. Uh-ooooh.
Posted by: Kerrie | November 18, 2009 at 02:12 PM
So cute. My daughter's Uh Oh was quickly followed by "Me, too." Now, she imitates her brother's "ummm..." as in, "What story do you want tonight?" "Ummmmm...."
Enjoy. Soon there will be verbal diarrhea.
Posted by: julie@MommySaidWhat? | November 18, 2009 at 02:04 PM
My shoulders shrugged as my grin grew reading this!
Posted by: amanda | November 18, 2009 at 01:47 PM
I dunno, but this put a smile on my face BIG TIME!
Posted by: Liz@thisfullhouse | November 18, 2009 at 01:28 PM
That was Nate's first words too! OH so cute!! He would pause forever between, which was the cutest...Uh..........................Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. Awww, baby firsts are so sweet!
Posted by: Kate | November 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM
So sweet =)
Posted by: Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com | November 18, 2009 at 10:56 AM
The little ones have more control over us than we like to admit.
Posted by: Secretia | November 18, 2009 at 10:55 AM
What a sweet story. Now comes the fun part when she starts dropping everything on purpose!
Posted by: Mommy Spills | November 18, 2009 at 09:57 AM
I love the "uh oh!" Courtney also says, "HEY!" Cracks me up.
Posted by: Karen Chatters | November 18, 2009 at 09:42 AM
"Uh oh" were my daughter's first words, too! So cute! And yes, it started a pattern of dropping everything, including food, for months and months. But still, very exciting!
Posted by: Lori | November 18, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Those were Maggie's first words! I was so thrilled that I did the same thing - forced situations to make her say it. It was cute until she started dropping EVERYTHING from her high chair etc. to say it over and over again!
Posted by: Bren | November 18, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Smiling, thinking about my babies saying Uh Oh - 14 years ago
Posted by: Michelle | November 18, 2009 at 06:26 AM