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Dads Art of Saying No
Fresh and Intersting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday
Good morning,
This newsletter is all about turning the everyday dad duty of saying "no" into an art form — and having some laughs along the way! In future issues, we’ll dive into all sorts of fun and creative ways to say no, whether you’re dealing with endless snack requests, screen time negotiations, or random kid ideas that make you scratch your head.
Now to set the tone:
We’ve only just begun our journey into the realm of creative refusals, so buckle up! There’s plenty more humor (and plenty more "no's") on the way. Sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy the many ways a dad can say no like a pro.
Let’s get started!
FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO
MORE FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO
"Let me check... Nope."
"I’ve got better things to not do."
"No thanks! I’m good at saying no."
MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"Twinkle, twinkle, little no!" (Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
"No, no, no, no, no!" (Tune: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")
"No, no, no, no-no-no!" (Tune: "Jingle Bells")
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Wow, what a tempting offer... no."
"Yeah, hold your breath for that."
"Oh, I’ll get right on that—after never."
HOW WOULD (or did) THE WIFE REPLY TO THESE?!
"Let me check... Nope."
Wife’s Reply: “Ah, I see your 'Nope-ometer' is working overtime today.”
"I’ve got better things to not do."
Wife’s Reply: “Impressive! You’ve mastered the art of productive procrastination.”
"No thanks! I’m good at saying no."
Wife’s Reply: “You should really put that on your résumé—'Certified in Declining Requests.'”
"Twinkle, twinkle, little no!" (Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
Wife’s Reply: “That’s cute! Now try it with 'yes'—same tune, less sass.”
"No, no, no, no, no!" (Tune: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")
Wife’s Reply: “Sounds like someone’s rowing their way to the couch tonight.”
"No, no, no, no-no-no!" (Tune: "Jingle Bells")
Wife’s Reply: “Love the festive spirit! Now, how about we 'jingle' our way to getting stuff done?”
"Wow, what a tempting offer... no."
Wife’s Reply: “Careful, your sarcasm is showing. You’re lucky I find it charming.”
"Yeah, hold your breath for that."
Wife’s Reply: “Oh, I’m patient. I’ll just enjoy the peace and quiet while you’re breath-holding.”
"Oh, I’ll get right on that—after never."
Wife’s Reply: “That’s great, I’ll just pencil it in for ‘Never-thirty’ then.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SAY NO?
We want to hear from you!
Do you have a funny way that you have told your kids (or 🫣 your wife 🫣) the word “No”? Reply and let us know! We’ll add it to a future newsletter!
We Also Want To Hear Your Stories!
Have you said no recently in a funny way? Let us know how you said “No” and we’ll feature the best ones in our upcoming issues!
This newsletter embraces the everyday dad's role of mastering the art of saying "no," blending humor with clever refusals. Future editions will explore creative, amusing ways to handle requests—whether it's snack demands, screen time negotiations, or bizarre kid ideas. As the journey begins, expect more humor and unique "no" strategies coming your way.
From playful songs to sarcastic retorts, we’ll highlight fun and witty ways dads can say no like a pro. And, of course, we'll share hilarious wife responses to these dad moments. Stay tuned for more funny exchanges in upcoming issues!