Jeff was sick last week and felt so bad he resorted to communicating in grunts and moans. This week my fears came true and Elliot and I picked up his virus. Now, Elliot's lost his tongue (mostly, he still whines "mama" as an all inclusive phrase meaning "someone fix something" and says "uh oh" when he drops...or throws...something). Anyway, since he's been sick, he's primarily been communicating with screams, grunts, and smiles. Let me give you an example:
Heather (H): "Elliot, would you like a snack?"
Elliot (E): (grunt, grunt)
H: "Elliot, would you like a snack? You need to talk to mama and tell her what you need."
E: (grunt, grunt, grunt) (smile)
H: "Does that mean yes?"
E: (smile)
H: (gives Elliot a snack)
E: (smile)
As if life weren't hard enough with the 10 word vocabulary we had prior to the illness, now we've regressed!
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I can relate. Kids being sick is horrible. Mark has been in China for a week now and I have been to the dr three times already...I think I am going to go insane, if I am not there already!
Oh and I like your new profile picture:)
@kimmy_humphrey - So sorry to hear that the girls have been sick...I know that it's not fun with one and it's becoming a harrowing thought to think of 2 sick and without daddy (but one that I better get used to FAST!). We're feeling better today, so, hopefully, today will be a better day.