Cute words from children

Thanks. Good response: three in one! "Look at me" is so necessary when dealing with some children. They are natural copy-cats because that is the way they learn. It must have seemed really cute, but I'm glad you handles it the right way. "Don't look at me now" is another way of shutting the eyes, thinking "if I can't see you, you can't see me." I think most children think that at sometime in their development. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Gabs. I am 70 and have five wonderful sons, but they are rather slow in giving me grandchildren. I have five - 3 girls and 2 boys - but the biggest problem is they are so far away. Two of my grandaughters are a twelve hour drive from here and the other one is a twelve hour flight. My two grandsons are only a four hour drive (in the opposite direction) but they are teens now. It must be really quaint to hear "steady girl" from a two year old. You have lots of happy times ahead when you do become a grandma - and I'm sure a great one at that!

That's a good one! I guess that would happen more than once when Dad works in a prison. Thanks for sharing.

I know just what you mean. My girl rarely makes prolonged eye-contact with me, as she's too busy looking at everything else. That just makes it even more special on the occasions when she looks lovingly at me. There have also been a few magical moments when she's upset and I just look at her and smile and she breaks out a huge beaming grin in return. I was lucky enough to capture one of the 'I love you' looks on camera a couple of weeks ago. The picture didn't come out crystal clear, but it's one of my favourites to date. Thanks for starting this discussion, I just can't wait for her to start talking! I also remembered my niece, when she was about 2 or 3 she would love to ride in the car, but every time she felt the slighteset g-force from a bend or bump in the road, she would say "Hey, Canny on the corners!" Canny is local dialect meaning (in this instance) 'take it easy'.

Well my word is "DON'T canny on the camera" Photos are great memory boosters. My photos of my children when they were young give me much joy. I'd hate to be without them.

I saw "last response from Rhinoboy" and I thought it couldn't possibly be his daughter. She would only be a few months old! Oh those so, so sweet sounds! I think one of the most wonderful experiences in life is "eye talking" with your own baby - just the two of you, alone. Wouldn't you just love to crawl inside their heads and know what they are thinking? Of course, they can only think in feelings, but I often felt I knew exactly what we were saying to each other. Well, your daughter can do something I can't! I've never been able to gargle and she's a champion already.

Thank you for sharing that. It is so true that children copy their parents and others. We have such a responsibility towards them, don't we? That is the reason I get concerned about all the trash on television and in songs. Children learn so quickly. Many happy days with your grandaughter in the new year!

I agree Kathy. There is so much "I" from people of all ages, that it is refreshing to see such a response from one so young. He must have good parents, and I suspect a good grandma to have developed that attitude. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing.

That's another good one! I just LOVE your avatar!!!

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Good one. Thanks.

Cute, innocent and funny - a good summary of many children! Thanks for sharing.

A natural thought connection for a child, but funny for us. Thanks for sharing.

Children never cease to amuse us, bewilder us, surprise us, thrill us; and so much more. We couldn't possibly live without them - well, I couldn't anyway! Thanks again.

I like that one. Thanks!