Category: Talking

Kids say the most guilt-inducing things

I got a lot of responses to last night’s tweet about my funny exchange with D, so I thought I would put the whole (sad! hilarious!) conversation here (which includes one of his very first three-word phrases). To give you a bit of background… Continue Reading “Kids say the most guilt-inducing things”

Because I can’t trust myself to write this anywhere else (like a baby book)

Words the toddler can SAY (at just shy of 18 months): Dadada Mumma (rarely) Go Whassat? (“What’s that?”) Uh-oh Good Number of words he is supposed to be saying: 20!!! But! Here are the words the toddler can SIGN: More All done Please Thank… Continue Reading “Because I can’t trust myself to write this anywhere else (like a baby book)”

There is no justice in the world

The toddler started saying “Dada” months and months ago. Don’t ask me how long exactly, as the scrapbooks are still packed. He only started consistently saying “Mama” about a month ago — at 16 months. And GET THIS: he ONLY says it when he’s… Continue Reading “There is no justice in the world”

It’s kind of cool when you realize your toddler understands questions

Me: Do you want more milk?Toddler: *pause* *Shakes head* Me: Do you want a cracker?Todder: *pause* *Shakes head* Me: Are you all done?Toddler: *Vehemently shakes head* Me: Do you want an apple?Toddler: Mmmmmmmmmmmm!Me: Alright. Here. *** He may not be able to say “no,”… Continue Reading “It’s kind of cool when you realize your toddler understands questions”

When babies talk …

How is it possible that you can carry your baby for nine months, nurse them for 10 months (and counting!), and spend basically every minute with them, and yet ALL THEY SAY is … I have no idea if Baby Boy knows the meaning… Continue Reading “When babies talk …”