nononono

Birthday celebrations, pics and otherwise, forthcoming.....as soon as we recover from our whirlwind week/end....

But until then I leave you with our newest acquired skill.

Our One-Year-Old has officially learned the proper use for No. Complete with the head shake motion. Over the last week, this has clearly transitioned from accidental usage to clear indication of Caris' dislike and/or unwillingness to partake in requested activity. Particularly with food.

Caris, do you want more milk? (enter head shake and cure...'No') Do you want to try this food? (head shake, 'No')

I have to say, thus far, the 'NO' usage is implemented politely. Sweet little head shake, quiet smile. Simple No.

But I have a feeling that as she figures out how to apply this meaning in a broader sense, polite usage may not be the norm....

For now, I am kind of enjoying the increased level of communication and understanding this little skill brings us. I am HOPING we can appropriately foster this skill to be used in the right way....yes, I know that is a BIG hope. But, hey, we'll give it a shot.

Isn't amazing how toddler's master no so quickly? I read somewhere recently that toddlerhood mimics that of adolescence. Oh my. I am a little scared of both.

But I think we are well on our journey into the first stage.