Code Words

Codes words are quite popular in my household. They were developed in efforts to soften the shock of for-real words.   In the presence of children, code words provide a clever alternative to the "ear muff" command.

Juice  is at the age where "family planning"  is being introduced at school.   She has a plethora of code words resulting from that class.   I recall awkwardly listening to Mother as she gave me the  "birds and the bees" talk in my younger years.   Apparently, codes words were not invented then and I am still haunted by the for-real words she used during that discussion. I will have to say, as a parent, it is much more enjoyable being the informer rather than the receiver of such news.  Call me insensitive, but watching a child's deer-in-headlights facial expressions as they learn the true meaning of adult "special hugs"  is completely hilarious. 


Codes words can also be essential for couples to have when they are in the  presence of other adults.  These words can substitute "shut the hell up" when your significant other discloses you still wear a retainer and sock bun to bed every night. 

Having your own language with special people promotes laughter and fun.  It also provides  confusion for those around you that aren't privy to the transition.  Kinda like being in a nail salon.