The table did come! For the two or three of you who haven't already seen it, here is the photographic evidence:
I especially like this corner.
It is a very pleasing table and I am glad to have it. And now that we have a table, it can be the setting for rewarding interactions like this one.
JANE: Muk! Muuk? Muk.
ME: More milk, please?
JANE: Yeah.
ME: Can you say "milk, please"?
JANE: Yeah.
ME: "Milk, please?"
JANE: Yeah.
ME: "Milk, please."
JANE (encouraging): Yeah!
ME (pouring milk): Well, I'm glad we had this little conversation.
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My youngest niece is currently in the stage of Cheerful No, responding to each conversational overture with a happy "Noooo!," even when she clearly means "Yes!" I like to think she's discovered the power of autonomy.
Posted by: Elsa | 11/24/2011 at 12:07 PM