Can you hear me?
We’ve all been sick so I put on Singing in the Rain for the Gymgirl and the kid.
Him: (after opening credits) It’s over…
Me: It just started!
On that note, the Gymgirl and I have been having a competition of sorts as to who understands toddler more.
Him: (unintelligible)
Me: What?
Her: He said he was done and wanted to watch television.
Me: How on earth did you get that?
Her: (shrugs) You’re old. He and I are closer in age. We speak the same language.
Actually, the boy speaks with some interesting turns of phrases:
When the boy was in his room: I’m here if you need me.
When I gave the boy a time out: Let’s talk about this.
When heading to school: Are we running late?
Again, he’s three years old.
Suppose he’s parroting myself, the Gymgirl, or some other adult. Still, it really floors me because there was a time I was worried he wouldn’t speak at all.
Although he did leave me speechless the other day.
Him: (gets a stool and climbs to the top) Mom! Mom! Mommy! Can you hear me?
Me: Wha…what are you doing, kiddo?
Him: I wanted to see what happens.
Me: Oh. OK. (pause) I’m sorry, kid.
Him: (laughing) Why are you sorry?
Me: No reason. I just am. (smiling) Cm’on. I gotta start dinner. Keep me company.
It’s April.
Me: I hate April and May.
The Gymgirl: May, I understand. But why April?
Me: It’s stupid but it’s because I know May is coming right up. Our birthdays were just about a month apart. I dread my birthday because I know we’re that much closer to May.
Her: (nods, puts her hand on my shoulder)
Location: 2:30PM today, Central Park with the boy
Mood: anxious
Music: used to talk with honest conviction
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