Toddler Conversations

Shannon:  Liam, do you remember what Dad’s doing today?

Liam: [blank stare]

Shannon:  Dad’s flying on an airplane.  He’s going to Washington, DC.

Liam:  Dad go on plane?  Dad go Washton, ABC?

Shannon:  That’s right.

Liam:  That’s so crazy.

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[During a diaper change.]

Liam: [Crosses legs.] Oh No!  Bye bye penis.  Penis all gone?

Shannon:  It’s not gone for good, you just can’t see it right now.

Liam:  Night, night penis.  Love you so much.  See you in the morning light.

Liam:  [Uncrosses legs.] Oh!  Hello penis.  I missed you.  Sleep well?

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Liam:  Oh, Mama.  I so sleepy.  Needa go night night.  Big yawn.

Shannon: [Yawns at the mere mention of the word.]

Liam:  Oh Mama!  Big Big Yawn!  Mama so sleepy!

Shannon:  [Yawns again, again at the mere mention]

Liam:  Oh Mama, you need-a take-a nap.  Mama go night night?

Shannon:  [Yawns again, this time at the mention of the idea of actually getting to go to sleep] Mama’s a mess, Liam.

Liam:  Mama Big Big Mess!  Like Granddaddy?