Grammar Correction
April 21st, 2011 @ 10:31 pmEvery day, I write myself a note, telling me what I have going on the next day. I put this note in the bathroom on the counter. I’m not sure why I do this. Maybe I think if I write it down, it will be fresh in my mind so I don’t forget. It’s also a reminder to read right before I go to bed (as I’m brushing my teeth) and first thing in the morning. The bonus to doing this, is that Jason can also read what I have going on in my day (nosy husband). LOL! I will say that it’s a great reminder for him to ask how our day went when he gets home from work. 
If you know anything about my husband, he is amazing when it comes to grammar. He is a genius and even knows the reason why things should be said the way they’re suppose to be said. Me, on the other hand…I’m a lost cause.
This morning, I was reading my note (reminding myself where we were heading and what time we needed to be there). I noticed that someone (and it wasn’t me) had crossed out “bring” and wrote “take” above it (see photo below). Yep, that was my grammar loving husband. *sigh*
I get “bring” and “take” wrong all of the time. I’ve heard Jason tell me the “rule” so many times and I’m still clueless. Let me quickly Google it so we all know the rule (in case you’re questioning it too).
Bring/Take Rule:
The very common verbs “bring” and “take” are sometimes troublesome. One reason this happens is because “bring” and “take” have almost identical meanings but are used for different “directions” in English. “Bring” shows movement toward the speaker, but “take” shows movement away from the speaker.
Side Note:
And for anyone who thinks I’m wasting paper, I purchased a container of cheap paper (350 sheets to be exact) for just $1 (the photo makes it look huge, but it’s only 2″x3″).
Miscellaneous
All the credit goes to my English teacher in high school, Mrs. Bray. If you’re out there — thank you! She was always great helping us remember the rules by adding some humor or some neat little trick.
Credit also goes to my friend Dave F. We had contests in high school to see who could identify the most grammar mistakes during some of our classes. Sure, it’s lame to think about it now, but it sure worked!
Apr 21 at 11:03 pm
You’re a nerd honey…but I still love you!
Taken from one of Brody’s Laurie Berkner songs:
“I’m not perfect…no I’m not.
I’m not perfect, but I’ve got what I’ve got.
I do my very best, I do my very best, I do my very best each day.
But I’m not perfect…and I hope you like me that way. “
Apr 21 at 11:05 pm
I was discouraged from attending Jason’s high school because of the hard English classes. But really if Jason is so good at grammar how does he explain the Alamo fiasco? If he is good at grammar I am sure he can read the sign that said “do not sit on the Alamo”.
You guys are just adorable!
Apr 22 at 12:51 pm
Oh funny! Now I need to ask him about the “Alamo” story.
Jason…?
Apr 22 at 2:23 pm
I never knew about the “take” and “bring” rule. LOL – thanks for the grammar lesson.
Apr 23 at 9:31 pm
Let’s just hope you can retain it to your memory (at least better than I have…which is not at all).
Apr 23 at 11:01 pm
@Amy: Wow, I can’t believe anyone else still remembers that. Hmmm…I don’t seem to remember any signs. I’m sure the security guards just didn’t like obnoxious high school kids.
Apr 23 at 11:28 pm
I don’t think there was a sign, I was just teasing! I am sure lots of people on that trip remember “the Alamo incident”
Good times!
Apr 24 at 4:05 pm