Funny Moms's definitions

The This and the That

"The This and the That" is an expression used to summarize key points in a conversation without actually saying what "this" is or what "that" is. Using the phrase assumes the audience knows what "this and the that" refers to, or they can infer from the rest of the conversation. Can expedite a conversation rapidly to get to the point.

It is customary to follow the phase "a this and the that" with the "that and the this," - everyone gets it.

I'm late for work but it's because the kids were whining, dogs needed walking, dishes left out overnight, the this and the that... and the that and the this... I'm an hour late!

by Funny Moms August 11, 2014

NMP Parenting

Not My Problem Parenting... a style of parenting where parents utilize natural consequences for children regarding their actions. Especially useful in parenting school age children who forget their lunch, forget to wear a coat or had detention because they didn't do their homework.

A very effective parenting style that can result in children taking more ownership of their actions and develops independence and self responsibility.

Teacher to parent: "Mrs. G, your son Eli has forgotten his homework folder three weeks in a row, and now he's going to lose his recess for a week."
Parent: "Sounds good to me. NMP. I did my homework. I have a good job. I get to chit chat with my friends at work at the water cooler. Sorry Eli, next time don't forget your homework folder. Not My Problem. NMP Parenting works!"
Child: "Waaaaa... I want my Mommy to rescue me. Oh well, I hate losing my recess so you know I'm not forgetting my folder EVER again!"

by Funny Moms August 11, 2014

Gally gal

Gally gal is an amorous greeting exchanged between two female friends.

Karen: "Hi Gally gal! What's kickin' it up in the hood?"
Brigitte: "Not much gal, I'm thinkin' of riding my bike to your house!"

by Funny Moms December 19, 2014

Guilt tax

Guilt tax is the unspoken guilty feeling one has when they are recipients of a generous gift, and mostly likely, have failed to reciprocate at the equal level. The guilt tax is especially high during the holidays when wealthier parents or friends give lavish gifts.

Karen to sister Beth: "Oh my gosh, Mom got me this expensive bracelet for Hannukah and all I got her was a pepper mill."
Beth: "Too bad for you! You're going to be paying the guilt tax for months!"

by Funny Moms December 19, 2014

DTM

DTM means "Don't tell Mom!" A quick way to remind siblings that what you are sharing isn't for Mom to hear. DTM is most often by teenagers as well as adults to conceal activities or feelings from the likely disapproval of Mom. Easy to add at the end of a text and gets the message across.

Karen: "Mom wants me to go antique shopping all day in Sonoma. I'm on the fence. I'd go but only if you go... oh and DTM"
Beth: "Ya, I'm not gonna go. I'm telling Mom I'm sick! DTM either!"

by Funny Moms January 24, 2015

Dud

Dud is the opposite of funster. You can easily ascertain whether someone is fun-loving, maybe a little crazy OR are they the type of person to be, well, a dud. You will find a dud working overtime at his or her cube, whilst the funster is already at happy hour.

Karen to John O who she's never met: "So, John: are you a funster or a dud?"
John O. "Well I guess you'll have to be the judge of that after we meet" - clearly a dud.

Karen: "Okay, I'll hang with Troy, he's the ultimate funster!"

by Funny Moms January 30, 2015

friend crossover

Friend crossover is when one friend, introduces another friend to one of her other friends. Then, the two introduced friends, become friends = friend crossover. It can cause extreme angst with the friend who made the introduction, because now they are left at home while her former friends have crossed-over and excluded her from fancy parties and are now new besties!

Emily: I wish I never introduced Gretta to Mikayla. Now they are going to Zach's party together, and didn't even bother to invite me.
Cici: You should have known better - friend crossover never works out! Shoulda' never introduced!

by Funny Moms March 30, 2015