A Conversational item

Sometimes Mommy and Daddy can be SO ANNOYING. The other day I was trying to talk to Mommy and she walked away, into the kitchen. I was trying to tell her how to sing Concert Songs [the kids at nursery have been learning the songs they're going to sing for the end of year concert, Ed] and she wasn't listening. "MO-OM," I called as I followed her to the kitchen, "Honestly!"

I still don't understand why Mommy was crying. Why did she cry if she thought I was funny? And why did she think I was funny?

Quoth she...

I love TV and videos and movies. I am a complete addict. It's what I want to do first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and as often as possible during the day.

At the moment, my favourite movie is 'The Princess Bride'. There's a scary part, which I don't like, but Mommy or Daddy always sit with me through that part, so I don't feel so scared.

Tonight we had supper on Mommy and Daddy's bed. While we were eating I was playing with Mommy's giraffe and was pretending to boss Mommy around.

"Right, first things first," I said. "To the death! No, to the pain!"

For those who don't know 'The Princess Bride', those lines come at the climax of the film. The hero has been killed and revived, but is still powerless when the villain arrives on the scene. Ed.

Mommy nearly choked on her supper she was so surprised. Apparently, quoting movie lines is something of a tradition in our family. Apparently, this movie is also an important one for her and Daddy, but I don't know why. So, Mommy was very impressed and proud that I can already quote one of the most important family movies. I'll be four on my next birthday, you know, hey?!

Bee Rhyme

Weather reports

On Thursday, when we went to nursery, it was drizzling. "Oh no! It's such a rainy day!"

This afternoon, I was sitting with Mom in the garden. "It's too hot. You must sit here, Mom, in the cool, and you must put your hat on."

This evening, on the news, I was watching the people playing in the snow along the coastal mountains. "Look, Mom! SNOW! That man is walking in the SNOW!" I was so excited I was bouncing.

There's such a lot of weather! I wonder what the weather will do tomorrow?

All growing up

Yesterday at supper time, Mommy made me pizza. When she put it on the table, she had already cut it into smaller pieces for me. I was so thrilled, I said: 'Thanks Mom. You're so clever!' Mommy was as pleased as punch. I know, because she got this big grin on her face and her eyes got all squidgy.

Naming

About a week ago, Mommy and I were driving in the car, on the way home from Grandma and Tata's house. We often talk in the car, about nursery, about things we see. Mommy started to tell me that everyone has at least 2 names, and that I have another name. I got a bit upset about that - I'm Janel. I don't want another name!

My name is Janel, I told Mommy. Yes, Mommy said, but your real name is Janel B-M. NO! I said. It's just Janel. Ok, said Mommy. I don't WANT another name... I just want to be Janel. I got quite upset with Mommy telling me that I had another name.

Then Mommy asked me who 'My Munchkin' was. Me, I replied. And who is Nellie Noepie? Me. And who is Baby Girl? Me. You have lots of names, Mommy said. Hmm.... I had to think about that one.

A few days ago, on the way to nursery, Mommy asked me again about my other names. I'd been thinking about what she said, that I already have a lot of names. I wasn't so upset anymore about having another name. But I can't really say my other name - it's long. Mommy says it's a mouthful.

Then, yesterday, on the way to nursery I turned to Mommy and said my other name out loud, to check that I had got it right - and Mommy didn't understand what I was saying! But after a few tries and questions, she figured it out. She was so proud of me! Sometimes Mommy is weird.

Two milestones in one day

This afternoon Mommy came to fetch me from nursery. When she arrived I was riding a motorbike (just a toy one you push with your feet) around the playground. I was happy to see her, but while she wanted to leave I still wanted to play. I told Mommy, "I'm not going home!" She was very surprised by this, because usually I can't wait to go home, but I was having such a lot of fun!

Then, on the way home, I was asking Mommy about the people we were walking past. I kept asking Mommy, "What is that?" until she eventually told me that when we ask questions about people we say 'who' not 'what'. I think that's very odd. When we were in the shop, I asked, 'Who is that?" and Mommy got so excited that I think it must be a very big deal to say 'who' instead of 'what'. I'm not sure I understand why, but if it makes Mommy happy I'll try it again.

Kids say the cutest things....

Today, I had just done a wee on the toilet, and then Daddy did a wee. I've just started noticing that boys and girls look different.

"Daddy, you have a penis," I said.
"That's right," said Daddy.
"And I have a fanny."
"That's right."

Then I ran through to the bedroom where Mommy was still having an afternoon nap.

"MOMMY! Daddy has a penis, I have a fanny and you have a big bottom!"

I don't understand why Mommy and Daddy found that so funny, but they laughed for ages and ages.

That's a good idea!

Mommy and Daddy went looking at houses to buy today. They didn't take me with them. I went to play with Granny instead. I had fun at Granny's house. Then, on the way home, Mommy and Daddy were talking about a house they'd seen. It was on a busy road. They liked the house, but not the busy road. I was a bit confused, so I asked Mommy about it.

"Mommy? Why are you talking about roads?"

"Do you mean, why are we talking about busy roads, Nellie?"

"Mmm."

"Because I don't want to live on a road where there are lots of cars. If there are lots of cars, and you run out into the road, then a car will hit you and make you VERY sore. I want to live on a quiet road where you can ride your bike in the road and not get hurt by cars."

"That's a good idea!"

Then Mommy and Daddy laughed. I'm not sure why. I think they were laughing at me, but it wasn't nasty laughing. I know because they were both smiling nicely at me.