Toddler phrases

Levi's vocabulary is just one of the many reminders for his mama of how quickly he is growing up. He has an impressive memory and can remember names and faces of people he knows well and those he's only met once. Just shy of his second birthday, he knows the alphabet, can count to ten, and knows most of his colors. He can effortlessly go through books at his grandparents' house and list off the items he sees: rice, tambourine, balloon fish, orca, bird's nest, lobster, etc. He is a sponge, listening to conversations around him and those held with him and picking up new words and phrases every day. I am in awe of his smarts! But, I'm also a little sad that recently, "mama" has become "mommy," "monk-me" has become "monkey" and "two-ah" has been correctly simplified to "two." Sigh. My little dude really is growing up!

While most of the things that come out of his mouth either impress me or make me laugh (or both) because they are adorable, there are two things he's learned that never fail to make me laugh out loud. Both were learned while with Mimi and Didi, and I don't think Mimi realized the impact her lessons would have on an adorable little toddler.

The first phrase: "Tell Mimi I shoo-shoo." This means exactly what it sounds like, except typing the words doesn't even come close to describing how precious and hilarious they are coming out of his mouth. He uses the phrase correctly, but has also figured out that using it at bed time means a delayed routine as his diaper is checked once again. Smart little guy. :)

The second phrase: "Get up, Didi." This phrase is expressed emphatically when he thinks it's time for his Didi to wake up in the morning, and this weekend, he altered it for his Uncle J.J., who was here visiting. "Get up, J.J., get up." So stinkin' cute!

And while this is nonverbal, one of my favorite things he's begun doing is directing the choir. He loves watching the choir at Mimi's and Didi's church, and he imitates the director's actions. He sways to the music, and then up go the hands. I was able to catch him in action this weekend while posing for a picture with his Aunt Leigh!