If you have a two-year-old or if you've been around a two-year-old, then you know that sometimes you find yourself in need of a translator. Sometimes you have to be very creative to make the jump from what a little tyke wants to say and what is actually being said.
I think that Olivia is pretty well-versed for a two-year-old and an able communicator. She enunciates pretty well and usually speaks in full sentences. She is able to get in some good talking practice, as her mouth is running nearly 24-7. The talking in her sleep comes from Dad, the rest comes from me. Even so, sometimes I find myself struggling to make the leap from her thoughts to her follow-through. Here are some of my favorites:
Matchsticks = Gymnastics
Christmas = Santa Claus (not the holiday itself, which is mostly called "snow")
Bunny Easter = Easter Bunny
Prize = Surprise
Pahty = Party (very close to its cousin, "potty," it helps to know the context)
Blanklank = Blanket
Repicee = Recipe
Chocolate Cookie Chips = Chocolate Chips (or anything that looks even close...blueberries, raisins, etc.)
And my current favorite:
Mrs. Carrot = Mr. Garrett (a great guy and long-time friend of mine and Aubrey's)
She will make you laugh at every conversation, whether she wants to or not. It's all part of her charm!
4 comments:
Umm, yeah Mrs Carrot is my favorite too! I love when you can put translator on your resume. So when our girls get together again there will be no air let's between the two of them.
You'll be glad you wrote all this down. Because when she's almost 5 and you don't remember what it was like when you sometimes had a hard time deciphering things, you'll be able to look back and laugh and reminisce, and maybe even sometimes shed a tear or two for your little girl (or boy) that is growing up too fast!
My favorite of SK's is when she calls Megan's husband, Joseph, "Junkle Ofus". Now that's funny. :)
She is so adorable! You have to be in stitches all the time!
I just noticed your comment into... spell it right! LOVE IT! ;o)
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oh & don't think I am an idiot-whoever reads these comments too-my incorrect speelling of 'intro' was SOOO purposeful... lol yah rite... ;o)
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