Chip has learned many things from his older brothers. He’s not even 2 yet and he’s working on counting, knows some of the ABCs, and lots of colors (still claims that all animals say “Moo” however, so don’t worry I’m not signing him up for some Gifted Program :).
Mike and Robbie’s strongest curse word is “dummy” — usage: “Dummy Robbie!” and “Dummy Mike!” followed by the other party’s tears. Very effective. Of course they get in trouble for saying it, but I also understand that they need something as their ‘nuclear option’ and ‘dummy’ it is. Could be much worse.
For about 6 months Chip has said “Go Way Mommy!!” when I tell him no or otherwise piss him off. No, it isn’t embarrassing when he does it in public. Um. I just understand that it is another handy skill he’s learned from his brothers. Part of the price you pay with 3 kids less than 3 years apart.
Of course you see where this is all going. Chip has gone nuclear. And in a way that even his brothers never have dared. A couple of days ago this is what he said to me:
Dummy Mommy!
And a child will lead them. Into a time out.
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My sister in law moved to France for a year and my neice called her a “mean poop” – IN FRENCH!!
AWESOME! You must tell me how to say that. I’m sure it will come in handy some day.
Whee boy — looks like you’ve got some lively boys over there!
I’m curious, how does Chip count? Does he have all his numbers yet, or just certain ones, or does he point to each separate item and say a single word over and over? Two year olds are so variable, and so fascinating. Mine has been counting by pointing and saying, “two, two, two” for several months, and has just picked up the numbers 2, 4, 6, 9, and 10. Just those, though. Toddlers amaze me every day!
Chip goes from 1-10 and doesn’t skip numbers. But his oldest brother used to skip many numbers. I think Chip has learned it so well because he sees Mike and Robbie doing it all the time.
The older boys did the “two two two” thing as well, but Chip really just points at each item and says “one, two, three..” — he rarely ends up at the right number because he counts things more than once ;)
I’d say that each of them has learned numbers in a different way. And you’re right — toddlers are fascinating!