Comments on: Well, that's ok http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/ Keep track of the new kid Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:57:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: YH http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2854 YH Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:48:27 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2854 This comment is a little off the language track, but not entirely. Ben, have you and Jenn noticed that as Trixie's command of language has taken off her tantrums have scaled back (I ask, with great hope, as the mother of a 22-month old)? Or would this require a tantrum telemetry project? My husband and I really enjoy this site, and am glad to see that stories are appearing again. This comment is a little off the language track, but not entirely. Ben, have you and Jenn noticed that as Trixie’s command of language has taken off her tantrums have scaled back (I ask, with great hope, as the mother of a 22-month old)? Or would this require a tantrum telemetry project?

My husband and I really enjoy this site, and am glad to see that stories are appearing again.

]]> By: Tim http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2853 Tim Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:01:56 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2853 I hear you. I remember the moment when Oscar answered a question and I realized it was the first time he had information to provide that I didn't have. Oddly I don't remember what it was, but I'm not entirely sure it wasn't also about the TV remote. Regardless, it's a strange and awesome moment to discover your child is already gaining independence. I hear you. I remember the moment when Oscar answered a question and I realized it was the first time he had information to provide that I didn’t have. Oddly I don’t remember what it was, but I’m not entirely sure it wasn’t also about the TV remote. Regardless, it’s a strange and awesome moment to discover your child is already gaining independence.

]]> By: chucknado http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2852 chucknado Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:50:06 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2852 To learn more about just how amazing the development of language in children is, pick up a copy of "The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker. Well written and truly eye-opening. To learn more about just how amazing the development of language in children is, pick up a copy of “The Language Instinct” by Steven Pinker. Well written and truly eye-opening.

]]> By: JordansMom http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2851 JordansMom Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:33:49 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2851 It really is amazing how fast they grow up. Jordan's favorite phrase is "I sa-wee"...about everything. Me: "Jordan, don't play in the TOILET" Jordan: (turns to look at me) "I Sa-wee" (returns to playing in toilet) (before mama pulls him out of the bathroom, of course. ) It really is amazing how fast they grow up. Jordan’s favorite phrase is “I sa-wee”…about everything.
Me: “Jordan, don’t play in the TOILET”
Jordan: (turns to look at me) “I Sa-wee”
(returns to playing in toilet)

(before mama pulls him out of the bathroom, of course. )

]]> By: Nanay http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2850 Nanay Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:48:01 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2850 My daughter's vocabulary is slowly expanding. Her first words were "Uh-oh!" second word being "mo-ah" (more) like Mr. Bumble in "Oliver Twist." Just this weekend I just came to realize that she's trying to pronounce "Oppa" (Copper) Our dog's name. I'm with you Ben, it's a wow moment. We also are teaching some sign-language. That was another wow moment when she started signing back. My daughter’s vocabulary is slowly expanding. Her first words were “Uh-oh!” second word being “mo-ah” (more) like Mr. Bumble in “Oliver Twist.” Just this weekend I just came to realize that she’s trying to pronounce “Oppa” (Copper) Our dog’s name. I’m with you Ben, it’s a wow moment. We also are teaching some sign-language. That was another wow moment when she started signing back.

]]> By: Summer http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2849 Summer Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:30:05 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2849 That's so cute! Ours repeats lots of things she reads and makes them part of her vocabulary, like "Oh yes, wonderful!" and this one makes me laugh-"I'm very very very very very (about 6 or more very's) okay" (or tired, hungry, etc...) That’s so cute! Ours repeats lots of things she reads and makes them part of her vocabulary, like “Oh yes, wonderful!” and this one makes me laugh-”I’m very very very very very (about 6 or more very’s) okay” (or tired, hungry, etc…)

]]> By: Valerie http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2848 Valerie Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:45:53 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2848 Ben, you never cease to amaze me. You're able to articulate what most of us are thinking but don't have the time or ability to do so. My son's only 14 months so any question with the response "hi daddy" means he's in a good mood. It'll be interesting when Trixie starts to worry about what others will think of her, if she gets shy, etc. When I was 4, I would introduce myself to anyone, anywhere: "Hi, I'm Valerie Jenna XXXXX and I'm FOUR YEARS OLD!" Around 6 I started getting shy. The evolution of life is astounding. Ben, you never cease to amaze me. You’re able to articulate what most of us are thinking but don’t have the time or ability to do so. My son’s only 14 months so any question with the response “hi daddy” means he’s in a good mood. It’ll be interesting when Trixie starts to worry about what others will think of her, if she gets shy, etc. When I was 4, I would introduce myself to anyone, anywhere: “Hi, I’m Valerie Jenna XXXXX and I’m FOUR YEARS OLD!” Around 6 I started getting shy. The evolution of life is astounding.

]]> By: Kristen http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2847 Kristen Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:56:38 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2847 My mom said that when I was little the expression I used when things went wrong was "Life is life." I try and remember it now and again, now that I'm adult. I have a son who is 19 months old and we're amazed at the language he's picking up. Ben - your post has only made me more anxious to continue this journey. Thanks. My mom said that when I was little the expression I used when things went wrong was “Life is life.” I try and remember it now and again, now that I’m adult. I have a son who is 19 months old and we’re amazed at the language he’s picking up. Ben – your post has only made me more anxious to continue this journey. Thanks.

]]> By: Rob http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2846 Rob Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:17:29 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2846 18 more years, man... 18 more years... 18 more years, man… 18 more years…

]]> By: Elizabeth http://trixieupdate.com/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2845 Elizabeth Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:06:42 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2006/04/20/well-thats-ok/#comment-2845 Hey, Marie, it could be worse. D (from Tom's comment above) has said, "Mommy, clean that mess up!" Hey, Marie, it could be worse. D (from Tom’s comment above) has said, “Mommy, clean that mess up!”

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