Phrases you hope never to hear from your child

[DisgraceToTheYChromosome]

...and the current one from DD is "let's do lunch". Last month, after an affectionate conversation about nothing in particular, it was "I do enjoy these little chats".

Do I look like a middle manager, all polyester suits and a Daily Fail on the back seat of the Ford Focus? No, I f----g well don't!

Are your teens turning into Junior Apprentices?

[MrsDavidBowie]

I hope never to hear "i'm pregnant". Or "my gf is pregnant".
Not until they're at least 30.

[MaureenMLove]

Ah, bless her! Better, 'let's do lunch' than, 'mum, I'm pregnant!'

My personal one is, 'Mum, me and BF are getting engaged.' I will have to use the power of MN to get me a hit man if that happens!

[DisgraceToTheYChromosome]

Actually, the last time she asked for a puppy I said I'd prefer a grandchild, as they last longer and damage the furniture less.

There was a bit of an atmosphere.

[LastingLight]

Wish I could get rid of "You cannot blame me! It's not my fault that I'm lazy / forgetful / unable to resist temptation!"

@ There was a bit of an atmosphere.

[Princessjonsie]

im back withnthe ex girlfriend. Words that strike fear in my heart

[MrsBungle]

Exactly the same as mrs bowie for me (and, of course, anything horrendous)

[myotherusernameisbetter]

the regular one in my house is "Mum the toilet is blocked". with it's partner "Mum, I'm hungry"

Others I hope not to hear:

How do get sick out of carpet?
Can you help me with my Maths homework?
Can you hoover up glass?

The one that's been said a bit to much lately with two young teenage boys in the house is "My shoes are too small" :(