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If you give a child an empty wine box…

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Ilsa Rey

She’ll turn it into a holder for her princess dolls.

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Rather inventive, no?

A friend shared this story about her five-year-old daughter:

Daughter: “Mommy, tell me a secret.”
Mom (whispering): “I think you are sweet and funny.”
Daughter: “Now, I’ll tell you one… (whispering) “I fart a lot.”

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Andrew Reynolds on July 8, 2019 at 12:37 pm said:

So who emptied the box of wine? Hopefully not the dolls or the child.

and I’d be happy to help empty a box of wine. Actually I do that reasonably well.

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 1:11 pm said:
  
  You and your cats, when you’re not looking.
  
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  - Andrew Reynolds on July 8, 2019 at 1:19 pm said:
    
    I’ve been wondering why the cats seem happier lately …
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 1:24 pm said:
    
    Ha! Also more sleepy, I would imagine. I mean, even more so than usual. Although that could be from their late-night partying.
    
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ksbeth on July 8, 2019 at 12:46 pm said:

so funny

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 1:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks, ksbeth!
  
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Jacqui Murray on July 8, 2019 at 1:21 pm said:

That’s a lot of dolls! And kids–oh my they are funny.

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Yes, they are. And the dolls are a combined effort among sisters. I wonder which one of them saw the box and thought, “Hey, perfect!”
  
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Nikitaland on July 8, 2019 at 2:42 pm said:

Lots being said in this post… let’s examine further —->

Empty 12 bottle wine box – How to handle parenting, in general. Or a rough work week. Either or, it works. (It’s been proven over here week after week) Don’t change what works, eh?! LOL

Wine box used for dolls – Interesting way to recycle. Give your daughter kudos on this one!

Comment from daughter – “I fart alot”, TMI (too much information, but you did not have to tell me that, I already knew… said all Mommy’s everywhere!)

Keep the stories coming, I always love a good chuckle!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  We’re friends with people who own a vineyard, so, you know. 🙂 And the little girl… I had to laugh. Though it’s probably known, her response still surprised me and made me laugh. Thanks for coming by, Val! Always a pleasure to see you!
  
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Larry Bernstein on July 8, 2019 at 4:47 pm said:

LOL on that one

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Hey, Larry! Great to see you! I hope you, the Mrs., and the boys are well!
  
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Yeah, Another Blogger on July 8, 2019 at 5:05 pm said:

Years ago a TV personality named Art Linkletter wrote a best-seller called Kids Say The Darnedest Things.

It’s true!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Things haven’t changed in that regard. 🙂
  
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Chatter Master on July 8, 2019 at 5:05 pm said:

So do I need to start drinking wine….for the kids sake?

And why oh why are kids so eager to fart talk?

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  I don’t know. At least she whispered it and apparently considers it a secret, so that’s good.
  
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  - Chatter Master on July 9, 2019 at 2:35 pm said:
    
    Whispers it now…..wait until you’re sitting someplace public and then she bellows it. or does it. 😂
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on July 9, 2019 at 2:43 pm said:
    
    Good thing it’s not my kid then!
    
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  - Chatter Master on July 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm said:
    
    😂
    
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Julie Holmes, author on July 8, 2019 at 7:41 pm said:

LOL! You have some creative kids! And whew! I’m not the only one who drinks box wine 😀

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  I wish I knew who came up with it. I suppose I could ask them!
  
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GiGi on July 8, 2019 at 8:43 pm said:

Priceless!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Gigi. 🙂
  
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PurplePumpernickel on July 8, 2019 at 9:03 pm said:

Kids!!!!!!
Such wonderful balms …. I love how their minds work in such lateral & creative ways!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 8, 2019 at 9:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks, PP. They are a lot of fun and good for quite a few laughs. 🙂
  
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Invisibly Me on July 10, 2019 at 2:32 am said:

Doll holder, what a genius idea!
But that secret.. 😂😂

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 10, 2019 at 8:52 am said:
  
  Glad you appreciate those, IM. 🙂
  
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Ally Bean on July 10, 2019 at 8:03 am said:

Cute, cute secret. And probably true, eh?

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 10, 2019 at 8:52 am said:
  
  She’s a 5 y-o girl, so probably.
  
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heylookawriterfellow on July 10, 2019 at 12:23 pm said:

Your friend’s story made me do a spit take.

And, because of your post’s headline, I’m now I’m thinking of inappropriate If You Give a Mouse a Cookie parodies. So thanks for that.

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 10, 2019 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  Ha–spit take. Excellent.
  I was doing a Give a Mouse theme there. Leave it to you to pick up on it, and to want to take it to a non-kid friendly place. 😉
  
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  - heylookawriterfellow on July 10, 2019 at 1:15 pm said:
    
    Oh, my brain is a-buzzing with ideas…
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on July 10, 2019 at 1:32 pm said:
    
    I live to provide you with inspiration, Mike.
    
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Bette A. Stevens on July 11, 2019 at 5:15 pm said:

Leave it to the little ones… 🙂 They keep us smiling!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 11, 2019 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Indeed they do. Thanks for stopping by, Bette. 🙂
  
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roughwighting on July 12, 2019 at 11:03 am said:

Inventive daughter. Must take after her mom!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 12, 2019 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  Because she emptied the wine bottles?
  Ohhhh!! You mean the other thing. Right. Yes, of course, she takes after me for THAT. Of course. That’s what I meant too. 😉
  
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  - roughwighting on July 12, 2019 at 1:51 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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Psychotherapist ,Counsellor, Film Screenwriter,Playwright,Producer - LONDON.UK on July 17, 2019 at 1:39 pm said:

It is great and useful.

Best wishes

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 17, 2019 at 1:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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ckennedyhola on July 18, 2019 at 3:19 pm said:

Very fun post–still chuckling! And that secret–I bet her mom, and any dolls that might be hiding in wine boxes, already knew:)

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Haha. Knew without even being told because, of course, that information is silent. But deadly.
  
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D. Wallace Peach on July 19, 2019 at 8:16 am said:

Ha ha ha. Thanks for the laughs, Betsy. I’m so glad you capture and share the hilarity with us.

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 19, 2019 at 9:27 am said:
  
  My pleasure, Peach! Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Barbara Lane on July 25, 2019 at 11:30 am said:

love the honesty of kids! Quit feeding her beans!

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- ParentingIsFunny on July 25, 2019 at 11:39 am said:
  
  Haha. You really think that would help? 🙂
  
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