The Things You Say

Mama is going to to be doing the blog today, sorry it has been so long!!

This past year has been a crazy one, full of all sorts of ups and downs.  Have a 2 year old has been a great blessing, she fills our hearts and home with love and laughter and each day is a new surprise.  It has been over a year now since my dad (Papa Bob) was diagnosed with brain cancer.  We have been so blessed to be given so much time with him.  In addition, we have all of the normal life things going on that just keep us moving.

As you all know, Linden has always been a good talker.  She started young and hasn't stopped since (wonder where she gets that??)  The past few months have brought on some pretty funny conversations.

We were at the Lake with Grandma Carolyn when I overheard this conversation:
(Linden to Grandma Carolyn: Grandma, Can I have a cookie?
(Grandma Carolyn: I think you need to ask your mom...
Linden looks at me, looks back at Grandma: No, I think I need to ask grandma...

On our way to the grocery store she asked what we needed to buy.  I told her we needed some fruit and veggies, and when she asked Why (gotta love that phase!!) I told her that they make our bodies healthy and strong.
Linden: Mama, I think we need that (she points to some chocolate covered nuts)
Mama: How come?
Linden: They make our bodies healthy
Mama: No, I don't think we need chocolate.
(A minute later)
Linden: Mama, I think we need that (she points to some chocolate cookies)
Mama: How come?
Linden: They make our bodies healthy
Mama: Carrots and apples make our bodies healthy and strong
Linden: Nope, Chocolate

When Dave puts linden to bed I go running, I always tell Linden that I am going to a meeting so she doesn't want to come with. The other day she saw a pair of her tennis shoes and said, "can I put my meeting shoes on and go run with you mom?" She's too smart for me!!

The stories and things she comes up with amaze me each day.  When she was just learning to talk Dave and I made a point to use the correct word for things even if she didn't so that she would eventually learn it.  Now that she is older I have stopped, maybe because I think some of it is really cute, and maybe because I just want to keep a little bit of my baby girl still.  Here are some of my favorite Linden-Speaks

• Mola Bar (granola bar)
• Mogurt (Yogurt)
• Corn Chops (Pop Corn)
• Cereal Bran (Raisin Bran, her favorite cereal)
• Pochi Pochi (Chipotle)

I love my kid.  When I over hear people say "I can't wait until my baby is talking" I laugh and think, you don't always want to know what they have to say!  And some days that is true, but it adds to the adventure and the fun and I wouldn't want it any other way.  

We'll try and get back to posting more often,

Amanda