Allie In La La Land: July 2010

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Cael on "Let Cry" vs "No Cry"

[On the monitor: Finn cries and wiggles in his crib.]
Allie: Well, it's been five minutes. How much longer should I let him fuss?
Grandma: Maybe I should just go get him and hold him for a minute.
Allie: He's getting worse lately. It takes 45 minutes to put him down. He's relying too much on me for sleeping. He needs to learn how to do this.
Grandma: Maybe a few minutes more. It does sound like a tired cry.
Allie: He's been up for four hours. He's exhausted. How much longer can he keep up?
[On the monitor: The nursery door slams open and Cael steps up to the crib, pointing.]
Cael: Mama! Baby wah wah wah! Mama!
Allie: Well, I guess that settles that.

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Too Smart

Cael has a little slide projector that goes along with a storybook. He wanted to play with it today, but it wouldn't turn on.

Cael: Mama, on.
Allie: I can't turn it on. I'm sorry.
Cael: On, Mama!
Allie: It's broken, Buddy. It won't turn on.
Cael: Fix batteries!

Damn. He's good. When did he get so smart?

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Fast Learner

Ryan: Okay, you get a special treat since you were so good.
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: What would you like for your treat?
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: Yup. You get a special treat!
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: Can you tell me what you want for your treat?
Cael: Yes!
Ryan: And what do you want?
Cael: Two special treat!