No!

[annissamazing]

Guess what word Dominic has learned!

NO!

How fun!

Actually, right now it is pretty fun. When we're eating and I offer him another bite of whatever he shakes his head and says, "No." That's fine. That's good communication! When he snatches my glasses off my face it hurts and I'm afraid he'll break them so I say, "No!" very loud, very stern. He smiles at me and says "No!" just like I said it. I shouldn't laugh. I try not to laugh, but it just bubbles out of me. He gets into the cabinets and Justin says "No no" and Dominic responds "nonononono."

Yes, it'll probably get old real quick, but for now I'm enjoying the increased lines of communications. Only six more months till he learns "Yes!"

Also, Dominic likes asparagus. But it makes for the stinkiest morning diapers ever.

Comments

[gement.livejournal.com]

The good news is that you can teach "yes!" Particularly now, while No is still an interesting game rather than a war of wills, you can play with the opposites.

(Also, I hear the best tactic for the NOs is to never offer y/n choices for about a year. "The red sweater or the blue sweater?" allows for a sense of control without creating false negotiation on a non-negotiable point.)

[annissamazing]

That's a good point and I will remember it. So far I don't offer choices, but that will be coming soon I guess.