Toddlerisms

A random collection of actual conversations in the past week.

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At picnic:

"No, [Dot]!  Don't chase the yellowjacket!"

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Lump:  "Nasty ladybug."

Me:  "What ladybug?"

Lump (pointing at mosquito):  "Nasty ladybug."

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As Dot bangs on high chair tray:

Lump:  "Stop banging!"

Dot:  </ignore>

Lump:  "Obey!"

Shieldmaiden:  "[Lump], [Dot] doesn't have to obey you."

Lump:  <thoughtful pause> "Obey Mommy and Daddy!"

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After washing hands.  Every. Time.

Dot:  "Bubbles.  Go.  Down.  The.  Sink...Wheeee!!!"

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While Squirt drools

Dot:  "Baby droppin' bubbles!"

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Dot:  "Helicopter!"

Lump:  "Airplane!"

Dot:  "No, helicopter!"

Lump:  "No, airplane!"

Dot:  "No, helicopter!"

Lump:  "No, airplane!"

Me:  "Okay, first off, it was a motorcycle..."

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Anytime the Lump finds the Shieldmaiden's phone:

Lump:  "...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies...and cheeseburgers...and butterflies..."

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While wanting to read Little Loon and Papa...yet again.

Lump:  "WooHoo book!  WooHoo book!"

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And a quick guide to sandwich toppings:

"Yellow butter" - Margarine

"White butter" - Miracle Whip

"Black butter" - Nutella