Timothy is pretty good at repeating what he hears and doing so in context. I've heard one of his favorite teachers telling the kids at school that they are making "sad choices" when they are doing something bad -- i.e. coloring on the table or not listening, etc. The other morning I was trying to get Timothy dressed for the day and he wasn't into it. (What's new?) Anyway, I had his clothes picked out and they were in my room ready to be put on him. Since Timothy decided he did not want to get dressed, he picked up all of his clothes (shorts, shirts, shoes, socks) and took them into his room where he threw them on the floor the whole time repeatedly saying "No, no. Sad choices, mommy, sad choices mommy." I, of course, had to laugh out loud.
His same favorite teacher also started speaking a few words of Spanish to him -- especially after learning that his Brazilian grandmother has taught him some Portuguese phrases. The other day I wanted him to do something -- who knows what now -- and it lead to a melt down. Amongst the tears, screams and general whining you could hear the phrase "non gracias, non gracias, non gracias." At least the kid is polite.
Don't have a picture of any tantrums -- so here's one of the kiddos playing nicely together this morning before work.
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