Sure, kids often say cute things. But occasionally, they say wise, caring things, too. 
Like this little gem, recently added to the Kids Say the Cutest Things database of adorable comments. Young Max and Sam had this to say to their mother:
"Why don't you take a time out, Mom. We think you need it."
Now, it's highly possible that the 6- and 4-year-old boys were being smart alecks. After previously being told to take time outs for their bad behavior, perhaps they thought Mom did something that also merited a little solo time in the corner.
But I prefer to read that suggestion this way: The boys could sense that their mother was tired and genuinely wanted to give her a break. Has this ever happened to you? Has one of your children looked at you and said, "Mom, take a day off" or "Dad, I think you could really use a nap"?
Personally, it hasn't happened to me yet. But I look forward to the day when it does so I can jump at the opportunity. "Yes, my son! I do need a time out. Why don't I go take one and you can make dinner, respond to some e-mails and entertain yourself for ... oh, say, the next seven hours?"
If your child has ever recognized that you needed to relax, and told you in particularly pithy fashion, let us know with a Kids Say the Cutest Things contribution of your own. But please, only post it after you' ve taken a lengthy time out. I can sense that you need one.
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