It’s no secret that my toddler is a little jabber box. I’m always getting comments about how well he talks and amazement over how many words he knows and how well he can communicate. I’m not trying to brag (OK, maybe just a little), but it’s pretty cool that he’s ahead of the game in this area. One of his favorite phrases is “Fun at Grandma’s (or Grams’) house”. Yay that’s right, my 21 month old son is talking in 4-5 word sentences.
I noticed something the other day that at first made me look at the kiddo in bewilderment. He was talking, but I had no idea what he was saying. He wasn’t really talking to me, just sort of talking. Sometimes to himself or a toy. Somethings to know one (unless he has an imaginary friend already, which would be pretty cool). I’d usually ask him to repeat what he said, which was often meet with a sheepish grin and a “NO!” while running away. Typical little boy behavior.
After a few days of this, I figured it out. The kiddo has invented his own language. He was having conversations with himself, his stuffed animals and, well, the air! I was so proud. I’m mean, he’s obviously brilliant if he can come up with his very own language. Now, if only I was smart enough to understand it. I’m guessing that this is just one of the ways my child will prove to be smarter that I am. I just have to make sure that he doesn’t know it!
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He is a smarty!! Yes, never let him in on the secret about outsmarting a parent, that could prove to be dangerous
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He’s such a cutie!
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