The Preschooler has a couple of words and phrases that she can’t say quite right. But, they’ve become such a part of her vocabulary, I can’t bring myself to correct her on them yet. My current favorites are, in context:
Me {after she saw Monsters University}: Who was your favorite character in the movie?
The Preschooler: Umm… I can’t remember his name. But, he’s the green monster, and he just has one eye-bob.
She’s been saying “eye-bob” for about a year now, and she’s convinced that’s the correct term. It’s kind of cute, until you find yourself describing your pink eye symptoms to the nurse saying, “No, it’s only in my right eye-bob.”
Her other phrase is a relatively new one.
Me: What game are you playing?
The Preschooler: I’m playing pong-pong.
I don’t know why she doesn’t hear the “ping” in ping-pong, but again, she’s convinced the game is pong-pong. Like Hong Kong. Maybe I need to introduce her to Hostess Ding Dongs, if you can still find those. I feel certain she’d be open to the idea of trying a new treat, and that might help her master the “-ing/-ong” sounds. Or, it could all backfire and she’d start demanding Dong Dongs.
Meanwhile, the Kindergartener has been on a kick this summer about wanting a pet. We’re adamantly against this notion until everyone in the house is out of diapers, so this isn’t on the table for discussion. {Also, there’s this other situation where my mom actually has guardianship of a dog I rescued from the shelter several years ago. It’s complicated}… Anyway, since the Kindergartener feels so strongly about her need for canine companionship, she’s resorted to using various stuffed animals as stand-in pets. And, while I’m glad she’s imaginative, yesterday’s “dog” was a bit overwhelming. In fact, she required her own carseat. The fact that she thinks you can just dress a dog up in a princess costume {complete with jewelry} confirms our decision to wait several more years on any furry family additions.
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