Stubborn

Mom and dad always wonder when you may start talking more.  You understand everything, like me, but say few words, like me.  Your first REAL word was "hot".  Said with such fierce, you can determine a hot surface, dish, or appliance like a pro.  Some words started to follow....momma, dada, ball, up, uh-oh, Nel, Bob, boom, bang, all done.... but hot is your go-to.  What's funny is, you only say these words when YOU want to.  You can understand a hundred more, but say your short list of words only when it's on your terms.  So mom thought she would do what she always thought she wouldn't...bribe you with food.  I'll be darn if you didn't just immediately pick up on that bate.  Rookie.  Mom says I'll give you a cookie to say ________.  Boom, words come.

So, what this short experiment tells us is we are screwed.  You are stubborn.... and you're only 1.

Love,
Nelson