PINKLE TOES PHOTOGRAPHY: He doesn’t say “my” anymore (Austin Child Photographer)
Isn’t it funny how your child’s developing vocabulary can become a normal part of your family language? We have so many endearing words and phrases that took on a whole new meaning thanks to our kids. Just yesterday, I realized my middle child is growing up when he said, “I want to snuggle with you, Mom.” The key word in that sentence is not snuggle (as much as I wish it was), but “I,” because for as long as he could talk, he has never used the word “I” — he always said, “my.”
“My want to go to the store.”
“My no like dat.”
“My don’t got no more questions” (That’s just for you, Nee Nee and Mee Maw.)
“My love you, Mom.”
I’m sure it’s probably not good for language development, but it didn’t take long for the whole family to adopt “my” for “I.” It’s just so cute and it sort of became part of his personality.
And now, all of a sudden, it’s gone.
Next thing you know I won’t be allowed to give him hugs in public anymore.
Motherhood isn’t fair sometimes most of the time.
January 9th, 200912:52 am at
awww….it’s tough on the mommas isn’t it? i went to go hold ty’s hand today and realized his hand is bigger than mine….when did THAT happen?! :( Yeah, he doesn’t let me hug him in public any more either…..snuggle while you can!
January 9th, 200912:57 am at
Oh my gosh! My boys say the same thing. I was thinking about correcting them today, but decided that it was just too cute and I want to hold on to the “my” for just a little longer. They grow up too fast!
January 9th, 20096:02 am at
Though he doesn’t say “my” anymore I doubt I’ll ever stop saying it. LOL – my just can’t help it.
January 9th, 20097:26 am at
My six year old has lost all of his funny sayings except he still says that his heart “beeps” instead of “beats” and he still calls “bras” “overalls.” We never correct him on those two things. I don’t want him to ever outgrow it. I guess when he’s a teenager, it will be kind of weird but who cares.
January 9th, 20097:52 am at
so so sweet!
January 9th, 20098:44 am at
it IS typical language development to use the possessive for the subject pronoun (I’m a speech-language pathologist and I teach a language acquisition course at the undergraduate level, so I have those milestones fresh in my mind) :-) But, I can relate. Who would want to move them through childhood faster? It happens fast-enough. You blink and there they are. Mine is 3 years 8 months and has almost perfect pronunciation, except for the word spaghetti….She says “scabetti”…I won’t dare get rid of that one. It’s the only remnant of toddlerhood I have around… Enjoy the times and be present. At least the camera helps you being in the moment!
January 9th, 20091:07 pm at
my little guy says mine. “can you put some on mine plate?” , “is it mine bedtime?”
mine husband thinks i have a german boyfriend on the side.
January 9th, 200911:33 pm at
*sniffles* it really happens too fast… and it feels like it should last forever.
January 10th, 20097:24 am at
You need to buy the book, Let Me Hold You Longer, by Karen Kingsbury. It parallels your post.
I love your work! It’s inspiring!
January 10th, 200910:53 am at
Awww. cute! :)
January 10th, 200910:40 pm at
I know exactly what you mean! When these things start happening is when I am usually ready for another baby! Good thing both of us have back ups :). My middle one used to say “this day and next day and last day” instead of today, tomorrow, and yesterday. No matter how much we corrected, he just didn’t get it, and like you we all adopted it into our language, and again like you, it was gone. Cherish it, now you have blogged it, then you will not forget it.
January 11th, 20097:55 pm at
I totally know what you mean. We have 4 little ones, and over the years have adopted many different sayings and words that our kids said. And it’s always sad when they outgrow them (though I suppose I am glad my 9 year old doesn’t still talk like a 2 year old) ;) It’s another one of those milestones we know are good, but are sad because it’s another sign that they are growing up before our eyes. :)
January 20th, 20097:25 am at
You totally made me cry. I love my little man’s quirks and it makes me so sad when he loses one. Maybe he’ll read this blog post one day and start saying it again :)