Off to Work

Having a two-year-old around the house these days is a constant reminder of our subconscious actions. We often forget what little sponges they are at this age. Constantly looking up to us and learning from us how they fit into this great big world.

She not only picks up new phrases and words but also facial expressions and raw emotion.

My favorites these days are, "Oh my gosh! You're kidding me!" and, "Awwe, come on." The second she uses perfectly.

"Come color with me."
"Mommy can't right now, she's feeding the baby."
"Awwe, come on!"

Her usage is always dripping with expression. It's actually becoming one of her habitual words. A little like the word 'like' was in the 80's.

The first time they use a new word or phrase you can't help but ask yourself, "Now where did she get that?" Of course, over the next few days you will notice just how many times you use that very phrase.

But I think it is when they voice their perceptions that I am the most amazed at the capacity of their little brains. My husband has been working a lot of hours these days. It's around o'dark-thirty when he leaves every morning and a tad before bedtime when he returns.

The other day while visiting with Grandma, my little Brown-Eyed Girl said, "Daddy works real hard!"

I was shocked. Every time she asks where daddy is I tell her just that he is at work. Nothing more.

This was her own perception, and he is "working real hard."

This evening, she put on her shoes and announced she was going to work. She walked outside, climbed in her car, and sat there in the yard. when I asked her what she was doing she said, "I am working real hard."