Parents, it’s really important you talk to your kids. You know. Really communicate. Understand what they are trying to tell you. To show you what I mean, I’m going to share with you a recent conversation I had with my son.
[put child in car seat]
Me: Let’s get you in your car seat – we’re heading to the store!
Baby: Ahhhhhh (trans. Again! Didn’t we just go yesterday?)
Me: Put your arm through, no, the other way…. this arm…. no, this arm…
Baby: Ga-Lick, Ga-Lick (trans. I know which arm you mean, but I want to put the other arm in that side!)
Me: Okay, all set. Wait, I forgot the coupons…. Okay, all set. Wait, your blankie…Okay…wait, diaper bag…
Baby: Ha ha ha (trans. Ha ha ha)
Me: All righty, pop you in the car, love bug. [walk to car, snap carrier into car seat base] Here you go! Tuck you in. Here’s your, Mickey. Let’s go [walks around to driver’s side, gets in.]
Baby: (silence)
Me: Are you okay, back there?
Baby: (silence)
Me: [backs out of driveway] We’re going to get Gobble-Gobble Thanksgiving fabric to make pants for you today! Aren’t you excited?
Baby: Da da da (trans. I’ll be more excited when dad comes home to play with me).
Me: First we have to stop at Dunkin’ Donuts – Mommy’s gotta get a coffee!
Baby: Ttt-tts-tttss (trans. Tsk, tsk, tsk, you’re still drinking coffee, mom? Don’t you know how bad that is for you? What kind of example are you to me!?)
Me: [Gets coffee, continues driving] Are you playing with your Mickey back there?
Baby: Deee-deee-deee (trans. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!)
Me: That’s right, Mickey Mouse! Here we are! [pull into parking lot, get out stroller, attach car seat] Let’s go!
Baby: (high pitched shriek!) EEEeaaaah!! (trans. No, no don’t make me go to the fabric store! Daddy told me never to step foot in there!)
Me: Oh wow, look at all these remnants. Here, do you like this one?
Baby: [with tongue on roof of mouth] Cluck-cluck-cluck (trans. Mom… when are you going to learn? Sigh. Wait till Dad sees this.)
Old Lady: Ohhhh, I don’t believe it! It’s a baby!
Baby: Eeh (trans. I know, I am pretty unbelievable, it’s true). Bahb-bahb, pppppp, blub-blub-blub!! (trans. I will now show off all my talking skills!)
So… like I was saying, remember to talk to your kids today!
What kind of funny sounds noises did/do your kids make as babies? Do you have a “talker” like mine, or a quiet baby/child?
stacythemagnificentm
Monday 8th of November 2010
my mom said a speech path once told her the best thing you can do for your babies as far as speech was concerned- to mimic them! mimic the same sounds they are making. my daughter was an early talker, not sure yet how my son will be since he's so physical. talking to our kids is an important habit to start while they are young, for sure ;0)
T Rex Mom
Monday 8th of November 2010
Both my kids have been grunters and growlers - even when they were tiny newborns. When they could not latch on or if they needed to switch sides while nursing, I get a growl. Yesterday I posted a video of my daughter expressing herself to her brother during play time. It's posted on her blog - if you want to view it, the link is on the left side bar on our blog. Just click on her photo and it will take you right there. It's cute.Even now, my toddler still has a pretty deep voice - especially in the morning or right after nap time. I love it. I find it to be charming. But sometimes he can repeat himself endlessly - that can be exhausting.And it is awesome to talk to the kids, especially when they are tiny. Helps to develop communication skills and later on down the road, actual communication. Thanks for the reminder.Today my son made the biggest mess with his play dough. I'm thinking a blog posting is in order. I took a photo. He got in serious big trouble. As he said, "Mommy's grumpy eyes came out...I lost my privileges...my play dough privileges." I died laughing when he said that while we were driving in the car. Now I have to post it.
Crunchy Beach Mama
Monday 8th of November 2010
LOL!A talker, definitely. Or more like a shrieker!Actually the sound he uses most sounds like 'hi' - what he says to get your attention.