As most people who are around young children will tell you, they often speak their own language.
In recognition of this fact, I have decided to catalogue some of Lil Sippy Cup's favorite words/phrases and will provide their English language translations.
It will also prove useful if I should ever knock myself unconscious and he calls 911 asking for Triangle Chips.
1. Heart Cereal = Cheerios
2. Triangle Chips = Doritos
3. Yellow Chips = Lays Potato Chips
4. Red Juice = Hawaiian Punch
5. Chicken = Chicken, beef, fish...any protein based food item really
September 5, 2010
September 4, 2010
Robo Cup
Lil Sippy Cup: "OWWWWWWWWWW!"
Me: "What did you do?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "My hand! OWWW!"
Me: "Come here, let me see it."
Lil Sippy Cup (walking over): "OW! OW! OW!"
Me: "What hurts?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "My hand!"
Me: "Obviously. What part?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "Everything! All of it!"
Me: "That's not too specific. I don't see any cuts or bruises. What do you want me to do?
Do you want me to kiss it?"
Do you want me to kiss it?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "No! I want you to buy me a new hand!"
September 3, 2010
Growth and Development
Lil Sippy Cup and I have come to the agreement that we need to incorporate more structured educational activities into his daily schedule.
Since my own exorbitant imagination and ridiculous sense of creativity often leads to tragedy (read this post for an example), we have opted to utilize formal instructional tools instead.
Our first set of activities: this awesome Alphabet Box from the good folks at Lakeshore Learning.
If you aren't a teacher, you have probably never heard of Lakeshore Learning (I know I hadn't).
Lakeshore is a great resource for parents looking for educational and engaging activities for children in all age ranges and educational levels. I have come to realize that my son learns best when he doesn't even realize he's busy learning phonics or numbers. The Lakeshore products reinforce good habits and promote the active involvement of parents in their child's educational development.
While teachers are professionals and have access to specific techniques and instructional theories, I have always believed that education is a team-based activity; the educational success of any child is dependent on their parents/guardians reinforcing the lessons learned while at school. Without getting into any specific municipal or national politics, I will say that major strides can be taken towards fixing our educational systems if more parents took an active role in their child's education.
It doesn't mean that we will do a teacher's job for them; it just means we will help teachers do their jobs better.
With all of that said, I am pretty sure Lil Sippy Cup will find a way to turn these activities into violent war games. I will make sure to keep you posted of his development and of any injuries I may suffer along the way.
Since my own exorbitant imagination and ridiculous sense of creativity often leads to tragedy (read this post for an example), we have opted to utilize formal instructional tools instead.
Our first set of activities: this awesome Alphabet Box from the good folks at Lakeshore Learning.
Image courtesy of Lakeshore Learning
If you aren't a teacher, you have probably never heard of Lakeshore Learning (I know I hadn't).
Lakeshore is a great resource for parents looking for educational and engaging activities for children in all age ranges and educational levels. I have come to realize that my son learns best when he doesn't even realize he's busy learning phonics or numbers. The Lakeshore products reinforce good habits and promote the active involvement of parents in their child's educational development.
While teachers are professionals and have access to specific techniques and instructional theories, I have always believed that education is a team-based activity; the educational success of any child is dependent on their parents/guardians reinforcing the lessons learned while at school. Without getting into any specific municipal or national politics, I will say that major strides can be taken towards fixing our educational systems if more parents took an active role in their child's education.
It doesn't mean that we will do a teacher's job for them; it just means we will help teachers do their jobs better.
With all of that said, I am pretty sure Lil Sippy Cup will find a way to turn these activities into violent war games. I will make sure to keep you posted of his development and of any injuries I may suffer along the way.
September 2, 2010
Things I Never Thought I'd Have To Say (6)
"If you keep that up you will, literally, kill yourself. So, please, stop."
September 1, 2010
Stand-Up Routine
Lil Sippy Cup has recently discovered his own sense of humor.
As can be expected, it is rather simple and juvenile, lacking the formal structure and precise timing of true comedy.
As can be expected, it is rather simple and juvenile, lacking the formal structure and precise timing of true comedy.
Lil Sippy Cup: "Hey dad, knock knock."
Me: "Oh, awesome, I didn't know you knew how to do these. Ok. Whose there?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "My."
Me: "My who?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "My who butt! HA HA!"
Me: "My who butt?"
Lil Sippy Cup: "HA! You said butt!"
Me: "Wait..."
Lil Sippy Cup: "Wait my butt!"
Me: "You obviously know this doesn't make sense."
Lil Sippy Cup: "Your butt doesn't make sense."
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