We had supper at a cool and casual little Mexican restaurant. I think the other people probably thought I was K-razy because I was talking to Pretty Girl like an adult. I think speaking normally and not in a loud exaggerated way helps kids learn how to communicate. Therein lies the method to my madness. Pretty Girl must have liked my chattering too, because she spontaneously stood up, wrapped her little arms around me, and rested her head on my shoulder. Needless to say I nearly melted right there in my chips and salsa.
Then we went to Target to get a random little gift for my dear friend . Of course, since it was GNO we had a few extra (but completely essential) purchases. I bought some new eyeliner that promised to make my eyes look natural except a whole lot better and some eyeshadow that promised to make my eyes "smokey." The clearance items were also a treasure trove of goodies...an Elmo book, a Hello Kitty sticker book, a baby doll, and a clock. I did succumb to the irresistible desire for the Twilight Movie Companion. I know. I totally suck. Hello, my name is Lipstick and I am in love with Edward Cullen.
Now back to reality which is pretty darn good right now.
When I look into those eyes, the world seems completely still, irrelevant even. My heart aches from the intensity of my love and it takes nothing more than her smile to bring forth tears of joy and gratitude.
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Its sounds like such a fantastic thing to do! No wonder you were melting - those eyes!!
We're big talk-to-your-kids-like-they-are-normal-people talkers as well. And her moniker of Pretty Girl really suits her. She's beautiful!
What a wonderful post! She is precious..
Oh, and I've talked to my son like he's a normal human being since he was born. I'm convinced that's why he talks so well and has such a large vocabulary now. Yea, me! I did something right!!!
She is so cute. I cannot wait to have a little one like that.
Well, Pretty Girl is just as gorgeous as her mama. Your GNO sounds like SOOO much fun. I mean, how can you beat Mexican food and Target shopping with the girls? Makes me wish I had a little girl of my own. Maybe one day soon :)
But I've always thought you should speak to children the same way you would speak to adults. Even when I talk to newborn babies. It's so true that this approach helps to build their vocabulary, and likely their confidence and self image.
What a nice evening! I need one of those with my big little. Little little just needs to go to bed early.
Holly
As of 2 seconds ago, my google reader still shows your last post being 2/13... weird?
I am so sorry I missed a couple weeks of you!!
the mexican restaurant story is the cutest thing ever, how could you not melt into yr chips and salsa??
Oh Miss Mom, it sounds so fabulous, her head on your soldier...those big eyes. Honestly, she is adorable. And how cool to do a GNO with her, you are awesome!
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I have always talked to my son like he was an adult, too. He also never spoke a word until he was 2 and a half years old....after 6 months of speech therapy, when he tested off the charts. My dear husband is convinced the delay was caused by my inability to just simply shut up and give the poor child a chance to speak! My son and I (he is 6 and a half now) still enjoy our evenings or dates together, where we sit and talk like two friends.
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