Dangerouses

In our house everyone has a bed. My two girls are especially proud of the fact that they have big girl beds. Along with ridding their room of all the baby furniture. we also took the time to double check for any safety hazards. After we rearranged their room a bit, we reminded them not to touch the outlets or play w/ the blinds. Today while we were getting dressed my 2yr old made an observation. She informed me that she had three dangerouses in her room and that I had one in mine. Quick thinking and my knowledge of toddlerese led me to conclude that she was referring to the outlets in her room. I praised her. I really enjoy the fact that the girls pay attention. I know it will all end very soon.

Children Do Listen to Their Parents

Do you ever wonder if your children really listen to you? Maybe they operate on auto pilot when you talk. The other day, I found out how much my two year old pays attention. She's had a runny nose for a few days and has to wipe it constantly. She's too young to blow her nose for real and freaks out if I come near her with a nasal aspirator. So, we let her assert her independence and wipe it herself. While we were having lunch the other day, I offered my assistance. She starts to push me away and I say to her "Your nose is running". "No it isn't", she replies. "Farrah, your nose IS running. See?" "No it's not. It's right here," she says as a matter-of-fact and touches her nose. I laugh. "When I say that your nose is running, it means that it's dripping." "Oh! Mommy, my nose is running away," she says absently as I clean her nose. A few seconds later, she repeats "My nose is running away!" Now that this latest information has been processed, she turns her attention back to her sandwich.
This is not the first time we've ever used the expression "your nose is running". In fact, I don't know of any other way to say it. Nonetheless, I love getting glimpses into how the mind of a toddler works. They learn and grow so quickly. By the time they're five, they'll know just about everything.