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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Yakkity yak.
I’m not much of a talker. I’m a sitter-and-listener. It’s not that I have any particular aversion to communication, but I just hate expending the physical energy required to “shoot the shit.”
Rosco, on the other hand, will talk you right to insanity. This is why I spend most of my day at least 25 paces away from him. No kidding. If I’m in his line of sight, he feels the uncontrollable urge to narrate everything going on around him. (He doesn’t do this to Scott for some reason.) Here’s an example:
”Dinosaur Train is coming up next, Momma. I love Dinosaur Train. Do you like Dinosaur Train, Momma? Look, Momma, this is an orange block. I’m going to make a fire with my orange block. Look, Momma. Momma, are you typing? You’re using a computer, Momma. Do you like using the computer, Momma? Dinosaur Train is coming up next, Momma. Momma, I’m going to take a nap on the sofa. I need my blanket, Momma. *lays on sofa for 15 seconds and then jumps up* Momma, do you like the kitty cats, Momma? I like Bodie. She’s a good cat. Is Bodie a good cat, Momma? Cats shouldn’t pee on the floor, but our cats pee on the laundry room floor. *Dinosaur Train comes on, kid starts making pterodactyl noises* Momma, I love you. *jumps on me, makes me go “oof!”* Is Daddy coming home soon, Momma? I want to play with his iPad. I like the memory game on his iPad.”
And so on for as long as he can see me. For a person like me who appreciates stillness and quiet, this sort of interaction can explode a brain. He won’t move on until you at least acknowledge him with a “Mm hmm” or some other sound. Nap-taking? Not going to happen.
There must be something in the air. Mine’s doing the same thing today. Dude, take a breath!
Now I know how my husband feels when he’s around me, as he’s the quiet type. I don’t chat about Dinosaur Train, but the constant buzz of my voice and the lack of importance of said conversation is similar.
Yes, I apologized to the hubby and told him I’d make him a nice dinner. He has no idea why I just apologized to him, but he’s not questioning it.
I hope the quiet returns soon. Or Rosco at least cooks you a nice dinner
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/24 at 04:56 PM
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Heh!
At least he’s pretty predictable when it comes to food, so I know he’d probably serve one of two things: spaghetti with meatballs or hot dogs.
Ohh…see, I’m an introvert who will talk your ear off if given the chance. It’s an odd combination.
If Zach is awake, he’s talking. There is no middle ground with that kid. While I’m deeply thrilled with his advanced vocabulary, I would just.like.a.break.from.his.mouth.sometimes.
Oh, and then to have the opportunity to actually have a conversation with Elliot, who mostly communicates through screaming.
Yeah. Earplugs are in my future.
If R loves Dino Train:
http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Curve-Dinosaur-Train-InterAction/dp/B003ESZDY8
Yakkity yak.
I’m not much of a talker. I’m a sitter-and-listener. It’s not that I have any particular aversion to communication, but I just hate expending the physical energy required to “shoot the shit.”
Rosco, on the other hand, will talk you right to insanity. This is why I spend most of my day at least 25 paces away from him. No kidding. If I’m in his line of sight, he feels the uncontrollable urge to narrate everything going on around him. (He doesn’t do this to Scott for some reason.) Here’s an example:
”Dinosaur Train is coming up next, Momma. I love Dinosaur Train. Do you like Dinosaur Train, Momma? Look, Momma, this is an orange block. I’m going to make a fire with my orange block. Look, Momma. Momma, are you typing? You’re using a computer, Momma. Do you like using the computer, Momma? Dinosaur Train is coming up next, Momma. Momma, I’m going to take a nap on the sofa. I need my blanket, Momma. *lays on sofa for 15 seconds and then jumps up* Momma, do you like the kitty cats, Momma? I like Bodie. She’s a good cat. Is Bodie a good cat, Momma? Cats shouldn’t pee on the floor, but our cats pee on the laundry room floor. *Dinosaur Train comes on, kid starts making pterodactyl noises* Momma, I love you. *jumps on me, makes me go “oof!”* Is Daddy coming home soon, Momma? I want to play with his iPad. I like the memory game on his iPad.”
And so on for as long as he can see me. For a person like me who appreciates stillness and quiet, this sort of interaction can explode a brain. He won’t move on until you at least acknowledge him with a “Mm hmm” or some other sound. Nap-taking? Not going to happen.
Please tell me this is a phase.
Posted by Tiffany on 06/24 at 09:26 AM
_______________________________________________________________There must be something in the air. Mine’s doing the same thing today. Dude, take a breath!
Now I know how my husband feels when he’s around me, as he’s the quiet type. I don’t chat about Dinosaur Train, but the constant buzz of my voice and the lack of importance of said conversation is similar.
Yes, I apologized to the hubby and told him I’d make him a nice dinner. He has no idea why I just apologized to him, but he’s not questioning it.
I hope the quiet returns soon. Or Rosco at least cooks you a nice dinner
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06/24 at 04:56 PM
***Heh!
At least he’s pretty predictable when it comes to food, so I know he’d probably serve one of two things: spaghetti with meatballs or hot dogs.
Posted by Tiffany on 06/25 at 10:11 AM
***Ohh…see, I’m an introvert who will talk your ear off if given the chance. It’s an odd combination.
If Zach is awake, he’s talking. There is no middle ground with that kid. While I’m deeply thrilled with his advanced vocabulary, I would just.like.a.break.from.his.mouth.sometimes.
Oh, and then to have the opportunity to actually have a conversation with Elliot, who mostly communicates through screaming.
Yeah. Earplugs are in my future.
If R loves Dino Train:
http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Curve-Dinosaur-Train-InterAction/dp/B003ESZDY8
Posted by Stephanie on 06/30 at 02:44 PM
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