Timothy is taking in all kinds of vocabulary these days. I have never before had to define so many words and phrases like "by golly" (which was in one of his stories). And I have found it frustrating to try and define words when all Timothy does is ask what the words I use in the definition mean. I feel like I need a dictionary with me at all times! But in all of this I know he is learning, so I try to be patient with all the whys.
In addition to all his questions, Timothy says a lot of sweet and endearing and sometimes humorous things too.
Today, out of the blue, he asked "why do I need a mommy?" I started to list off some things moms do such as love him, help him, and play with him. Then I asked him who would do those things if he did not have a mommy. I wondered if he would naturally conclude that daddy would. Instead his answer was "Jesus would." That made me smile.
Later upon returning from a bike trip with Troy, Timothy told me he was sad on the way home. I asked him why. He replied, "I didn't see you." That sure warmed my heart!
Timothy picked out a movie at Blockbuster tonight. Troy was telling me how he first wanted a new show and later decided to go with Land Before Time as he had gotten other times. Hearing this, Timothy said, "I used my options!" I have never heard him speak of his 'options' before!
With a 3 1/2 year old who is learning language and figuring out the world, you never know what a conversation will entail!!
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