The way in which my son sees and interprets the world around him is a continual source of entertainment, amazement, and at times, even a bit of frustration for me. There are moments when he asks for something and I am proudly the only one in the room that can deliver. However, there are also instances when I do not have even the slightest clue what he is talking about.
Let’s play a little game today. How many of the following items can you correctly identify? If you get at least one right, then you are doing much better than me….
Answer: The sandwich yogart. I learned this lesson while standing in the dairy section of the grocery store. Giancarlo kept repeating, “Mama, it’s right there. The sandwich yogart.” Finally, tired of how long I was taking, he decided that he would simply “showed me” himself.
Answer: Hearts. If you chose the logical “lily pad” answer, then you should probably re-think your game strategy at this point.
Answer: The Easter Bunny.
This is undoutedly my fault. In order to put our Christmas decorations away without my son mourning the loss of both our tree and Santa Claus, I told him that we could now start looking forward to the Easter Bunny. What I did not anticipate was how strongly Giancarlo would take ahold of this idea. We now see the Easter Bunny wherever we go. Not only is he is on the label of the Nestle Nesquik container at the grocery store, but, according to Giancarlo, the Bunnyman also called our house the other day and left a message on the answering machine.
When folding the laundry, Giancarlo turned to me and asked what this is for. Honestly, I stared at him for a few minutes and then said that it is Mama’s shirt. This was not the answer he was looking for. Instead, Giancarlo informed me that this is what I use to cover my “belly butt.”-Francesca
Another hilarious post as always!!! I think language development is so interesting and can’t wait for Abigail to really start talking! The bras to cover your “belly butt” is the best! That G is a funny guy, not to mention a super cute guy.
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too funny! my girls started drinking yogurt through a straw! They think they are drinking shakes and they are super cool!
Of course I missed you! Love the new layout and glad that you are back!
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Hilarious!
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Thank god you have this blog to document his creative use of language!! These are the things that make them sooo cute!!
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Oh my word. The belly butt. That’s priceless.
Nice new blog look, btw.
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Francesca! That is so awesomely funny, you made me do the bark-laugh
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Missed you over the holidays…glad we’re back in touch!
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Out of the mouths of babes…
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Hmmm… I think I have that same lack of translation going on at my house. Who decided to pop into my kiddo’s brain and rewrite his vocabulary? I try soo hard to make sure he has all the right words and descriptions only to hear it muttered back to me as if he were speaking pig latin. Makes me wonder if wearing my bra on his head while we’re folding laundry is warping him in some small way.
Good stuff, girl!
Thanks for stopping by our blog. We seriously need to consider giving “huggie” award boy a style makeover. He’s a bit to serial killer chic for my taste, too.
Glad you added my blog to your read list but I have to admit, I’m a dork, I don’t quite know what that means! Sounds good tho! HAHA!!
Tiff
The Boren Life
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I love this post! That is so funny! I Love hearing all the things little ones come up with.
My blog was designed by Lindsey joy designs. The button is on my side bar under My Favorite Links.
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there is a award for you at my blog enjoy
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That belly butt is hilarious! And I’ve just been smiling over how Esme calls ballerina dolls “Mommy” – I think I’ve got some more great years of child interpretations ahead…
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Absolutely hilarious!
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Belly Butt Covers! Love it!
By the way, it was four loaves! ;o)
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I can’t tell you how many times I have thought about the new word “belly butt”. Kids minds are so innocent and sweet and unbelievably honest. I might add that your new belly butt holders look fantastic. I’m just keepin it real for ya….
I will take you up on the e-mail and I will figure out the blog carnival. It sounds so fun and I really do hope there is cotton candy there somewhere.
PS…the word that I am to type in my word verification box is whora…what the heck is that?
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Love your new header!
Your little boy cracks me up. I never would have found the sandwich yogurt. Good thing you had an expert with you when you went grocery shopping!
Thanks so much for following. I love that little pic of the bridge that now adorns my blog.
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Hi Francesca! Thanks for visiting. I always love hearing from you. Yes, I started a new blog. You can see it here: http://thementallyill.blogspot.com/
It deals with menatl illnesses. It’s a subject very dear to my heart. Mainly a support system and information spot on some of the disorders.
Have a great week!
Tammy
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Belly Butt?! I love it!! Kids are so fun
My youngest came in one day as I was getting out of the shower. She looked at me and started to laugh. I asked her what was so funny (which I NOW know was a mistake) and she responded, “Your body is all jiggly like jelly.” Sigh. I can laugh about it now, but at the time I vowed never to eat again
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I LOVE THIS POST!
Giancarlo and Reagan would get along GREAT! His belly butt reference to bras and her booby reference to my zit could go hand in hand! You should check out my post called “It’s Just A Bump!” to see for yourself!
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Your belly butt. That is the BEST! I can’t stop laughing…
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