Conversations With Meg, #2

Lately, Dave and I have noticed Meg grasping after an understanding of two mysteries. One is pronouns. The other is the whole concept of gender. She seems to be growing in her ability to use both types of words, but there are hiccups along the way. And of course, pronouns and gender are closely related, so the two often collide amusingly, as in this little exchange from last week.

Mommy: Meg, is your teddy bear a girl or a boy?

Meg: She's a boy.

On an unrelated note, I took this picture of Meg during a recent snack time.

After I snapped that gem, I said, "Meg, can you give Mommy a big smile?"

"No," she replied firmly. "I drinkin' milk."

Ah. Well, that explains it.