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You Need To Change Me!

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"You Need To Change Me!!"  This is my morning alarm. I wrestle my way out of the blankets, stumble to the bathroom, laugh at my sleep-induced hairstyle and go downstairs to do the dirty work.  For a moment, I take in the sight of my frowsy-haired children snuggled up on the couch.  Aren't they cute?  I love those little people. Before my feet hit the living room carpet, I am greeted by my darling children in a chorus of: "He stinks!" "You need to change him!" "Chocolate milk!" Sigh.    This morning, I recommended the following greetings as alternatives to their usual ones. Dear, sweet children, why don't you try a different morning greeting, such as: "I love you mama!" "Good morning mama!" "I'm happy to see you mama!" "Can I make you breakfast, mama?"  And they laughed at me. I don't understand -  we listen to Christian kids' songs on cd, ...