A two year old’s favorite word is no. At the very least, it comes in right behind another word we hear often: MINE.
I have kids at work that say no to everything, which after awhile can become quite frustrating. So, instead ending up on a never ending train of “do you want this?” “no”, I just ask questions that end up with funny answers.
For example (and pardon the fact that I look like crap):
I’ve even tried “do you want a cooke?”, except every once in awhile this catches their attention and they respond with a “COOKIE!” and then I am in trouble.
Abby, who tends to say things a week or so behind Miles, started the same trend recently. Yesterday, after we returned home from a birthday party, Abby decided to go for a swim. As she sits there, I say “Abby, did you decide to swim? With all your clothes on?”
“No”
June 30, 2015 at 5:26 am
“Are you cute?” “No” Oh my. I died a little with that one. Yes you are Miles, yes you are.
I’m a little envious of your “no” battles though! When Landon says no, 75% of the time I feel it’s accompanied with screams of terror and tears, you’d think I was asking him to go do something physically painful when all I really want is for him to take 2 bites of dinner…lol. Ah, two year olds. *sigh*