Wednesday, August 11, 2010

stomach pains ...

As a runner, I am used to stomach pains. I get them more often than I would like. Sometimes, I can run through them. Sometimes, I can't and I would rather stop running than risk "ruining the skirt."

I'm not always sure what causes these pains. Maybe I ate too much. Or too little. It might be nerves. Or dehydration. Or caused by a bunch of other things that I can't really explain.

What I never considered was that my stomach pains might be caused by the people around me. More specifically, the people singing around me. I didn't even realize that other people's singing could have that kind of effect. But, apparently, it can. Because last night, Doodle said to me ...

"Mom. Stop singing. It makes my stomach hurt."

Really, Doodle? I know I don't have the greatest voice. And maybe if you heard me for long enough you might get a headache. But stomach pains? How is that even possible?
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21 comments:

  1. Silly Girl RunningAugust 11, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    LOL! Hilarious, again! :)

    And those stomach pains; just recently I noticed most of them were caused by wrong breathing technique during running. I'll have to focus on that!

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  2. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    hahahahahha, classic. If only it were "turn off the ipod" and no more stomach issues. My kids tend to just stare at me and say "mom. no." I keep singing though :)

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  3. HeatherAugust 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    That made smile! that's so funny that she said that!!

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  4. Katie A.August 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    I think you have the beginning of a best seller book! I hope you're not just blogging about this hilarity but actually writing it down! It's gold!

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  5. katAugust 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    You always got such funny stories about your children, they always put a smile on my face, thanks for sharing.

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  6. EmzAugust 11, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Your home sounds like an awesome place to be. I love it.

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  7. One Crazy PenguinAugust 11, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Your little ones are too funny!

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  8. Julie D.August 11, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    so funny! I've always dreamed of being able to sing my kids to sleep...uh, not so much. They stop me, every time I do! ;)

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  9. fundersonAugust 11, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I hope you started singing louder!
    :)

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  10. ajhAugust 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM

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  11. ajhAugust 11, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    This post is too funny! I only sing with my third graders. They are probably dying to tell me to stop!

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  12. BeckaAugust 11, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Hilarious :D

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    The next time someone tells me they have cramps, I may just tell them it's the voices singing inside their head.

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  14. AronAugust 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    haha thats hilarious :) and i am right there with you on the stomach pains - so annoying!!

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  15. CharAugust 11, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Kids certainly know how to keep you humble.

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  16. MarleneAugust 11, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I love when you share these funny little remarks your girls make. So cute!

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  17. Jodi HAugust 11, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    I absolutely love it! Kids say the funniest things.

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  18. Joanne @ MostlyFitMomAugust 11, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Too cute :)

    Stomach pains - I am there with you. Still haven't figured out the magic combo to put an end to them. *sigh* At least I'm not alone!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    LOL! My daughter had stomach pain the other night...should've known it was due to singing!

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  20. Fruit FlyAugust 12, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    That's adorable! Your Doodle might be onto something!

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  21. suzy, http://countdownto13.blogspot.com/August 12, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Those kiddos of yours - they say the funniest things! :)

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