Scenes from a table.

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.

fin

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[Elsa]

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.