One thing I've learned recently is that Maddie listens to EVERYTHING. I now watch what I say in front of her. Whenever my friends and I get together it's so easy to talk about the difficult times with them since they also have a 3 year olds but I can't do that anymore. I knew that Maddie understood what was being said but I didn't think she paid much attention. Last week at my parents house she proved me wrong.
We were eating dinner and having a conversation. For some reason we were laughing at Caitlyn. The conversation went something like this.
Mom: This is just like when you guys were growing up. We were always laughing at the youngest member of the family (my brother).
Me: You mean you didn't laugh at me, I'm insulted.
Mom: Yes we did but it was behind your back.
I don't remember what else was said but I noticed Maddie was out of her chair and making a lot of noise. I tell her to sit back down and eat her dinner.
Maddie: But I was laughing behind your back. (she was standing behind me going Ha Ha Ha)
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Maddie walked into her bedroom where Jon and I were waiting to read books. She was hiding something behind her back.
Jon: Maddie, what's behind your back? (knowing it was probably a paci)
Maddie: I don't know.
Jon: Could it be something green?
Maddie: No, red.
Jon: Does it start with a Puh sound?
Maddie (as sweetly as possible): Puppy dog?
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Last night I dug the paci out from underneath her pillow. She had a fit and cried that she wants to be 2 again (when she could use pacis). She got over it and we started to read a book before bed. I didn't think she was actually using the paci because we check on her every night and it's not in her mouth. As I was tucking her in I turn the camera to face her. All week long she has been turning it to the wall.
Maddie: Why did you turn the camera?
Me: I just like it facing this way. (hoping to not give her too much information in case she didn't understand that I could see her) Why did you move the camera to the wall?
Maddie: Because I didn't want you to see me using the paci.
At least she was honest.
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Oh, Becky, Maddie and JP are so alike, to include all the running they do as noted in the next post. It is just amazing what little sponges they are, and how try try and outwit us!
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