Vocabulary
Raimi’s vocabulary is expanding at a phenomenal rate. He had his Kindergarten screening and tested well above average… I mentioned this to his preschool teacher and she said, “well, he’s brilliant! there’s no doubt about that.” I think he drives her a little crazy with some of his shenanigans (refusing to sing during music time, always wanting to be on the computer, making up words)… but she also really likes him. I mean, who could resist that guy?
Here are some examples of his vocabulary.
Today in the car, we’re not sure if Kevin & Kinnell got home first or if we “won the race.” Raimi says, “I’m going to investigate if Daddy is home.”
The other day, Raimi asked me if I know the difference between explosion and eruption. “Explosion is like a bomb that explodes. Eruption is like a volcano–the lava goes up!”
Raimi told Kevin the other day, “I have a magnificent idea!”
Just now, Kevin’s reading the book A to Y with Bonus Letter Z, and it mentions “hunchback.” Raimi asks Kevin, “What’s a hunchback?” “It’s someone who’s stooped over.” Clarifying, Raimi asks, “Are you a hunchback?”
Meanwhile, Kinnell’s fluency is also rapidly expanding, as is his mastery of big boy tasks such as washing his hands and drinking from a cup without a lid. And he has big boy opinions! “No mommy! I don’t like that” is practically his catch phrase. He also goes to sleep on his own, quietly twiddling a lock of hair until he drifts off.
He’s still got some baby qualities though. Tonight we were reading a book about different animals using the potty. So we started talking about who uses the potty.
Me: Does the elephant use the potty?
Kinnell: Yes.
Me: Who else uses the potty? Does mommy use the potty?
Kinnell: (smiling) Yes.
Me: Who else?
Kinnell: (nodding) Daddy use the potty. And Raimi do.
Me: Do you want to use the potty?
Kinnell: (smile fading) NO.