The Art of Small Talk

Lily makes me laugh as she is learning the art of small talk and polite conversation. Yesterday, when I came home from work, she ran up to me and gave me a big hug which is my usual greeting from her. She started to run back to playing, but then she stopped, turned back to me and said "So, how was your work?" When I told her "It was good today, thank you" she said "Good. I am good too." Then she returned to her typical self and ran back to the playroom while saying "Mommy, come see what I am playing with!"

This morning as we were all getting ready for school and work, Lily came and sat near me. I asked if she had finished her breakfast (as she was holding a small piece of her waffle in her hand), and she said "No, but I want to sit here so we can talk." I said that was fine (it was just a couple of bites left). She then said "Have a good day at work honey." I had to fight back laughter, but I said "Thank you sweetie. I hope you have a great day at school" to which she replied "I will."

I'm amazed to see her acting so grown up as she picks up on our habits and phrases. It makes me laugh as this pint-size person says these things. I could eat her up she is so adorable!