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I had a real conversation with Luke today. It was about his "froggy blanket", a little stuffed frog head attached to a small soft blanket. He started by putting it on his head. I am supposed to ask, "Is froggy a hat?" and he answers "Nooooo." Here's how it went today.

Me: Is froggy a hat?
Luke: Yedh. (I think this is the first time he has answered a question "Yes".)
Me: Are you sure?
Luke: Dee. Dat. ("Froggy. Hat.")
Me: Froggy makes a nice hat.
Luke: (holding froggy out to me) Mama. Dat.
Me: Froggy is a hat for Mama? (putting froggy on head).
Luke: (Laughing) Mama. Dat!

Not, perhaps a movie script, but much more fun than the usual 1-way conversations we have.
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Anonymous said…
Can you send me a photo with Luke and his froggy? I could use this (if it is ok) in my language devt lecture.

FNDP
January 29, 2009 at 5:30 PM
mathmom said…
We tried really hard tonight to get a picture of Luke and Froggy. He was having none of it. We'll see what we can do---we're always ready to assist with the progress of higher education.

Plus, he's so cute! =)
January 29, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Lenise said…
That is cute =]

Isaac has a very definite silly side, while our 4-year-old is very literal. It's fun watching them develop a sense of humor, but I guess you've already been there!
January 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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