Gigi and I have conversations now. We argue. We talk. We make deals.
These are the dialogues I can only have with a two year old. One sided (for both of us) at times. Possibly ambiguous. Inarticulate. Irrational. Surprisingly and wonderfully rational (on occasion). Magical? Always. Even the rows!
Today we went to crèche. Morning runs are chaotic and nerve wracking as I dread leaving behind something important. Worry about the drop off. Betsy had tears each morning until recently. Can be harrowing for a Mam. Busy. Always, always busy.
Gigi has been emotional these last mornings and tired. The week’s ‘work’ is wrecking her out. I feel guilty. It is all part of it.
We pulled in through the green five bar gate. Drizzle outdoors. I turned around and smiled at the girls. I always do to help them be comfortable.
‘Are you going to work Mammy?.
‘ Yes Gigi. To school’.
‘ No Mammy. I GO TO school. Not you.’
‘Of course. I am teacher though. I work at a school.’
‘You are a teacher Mammy? You are a teacher?’.
I can see her work her 2 1/2 year old mind around it.
‘Are you Madam Gazelle Mammy?’.
‘Just like Madam Gazelle baby’.
Gigi beamed.
We had talked. She thought about my ‘other’ life. She liked it.
These chats may seem like so little to others. For us it is amazing. We are crossing the border. Transitioning. We know the language. We are able to communicate. Everyday is special.
I had left the baby’s bag of formula and bottles at home. It got solved. We had survived. Gigi went indoors smiling, thinking about her Mammy teaching maybe.
Aaaw this is so sweet, when conversations and communication state to happen it’s just magical #fortheloveofBLOG
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Thank you, it made me smile😊#fortheloveofBLOG
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Ah so lovely. It’s such a great connection to make too. Well done Gigi! #fortheloveofBLOG
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It was😊I know it happens all the time but feels so special when it is for you! Thank you for reading #fortheloveofBLOG
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Aww, what a lovely conversation – I love conversations with my 4 year old – they way their brain works is just magical (and infuriating at times!) #fortheloveofblog
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Yes it is so true! They are so funny and get so mad when you can’t fully understand their (sometimes more than offbeat!) Point😊thanks for reading! #fortheloveofBLOG
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What a wonderful conversation! I can still remember first conversations with my eldest, (not there with the smallest yet!) and it’s so very special when you can see your communication going to the next level, and some very clear development from them!
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Thank you😊yes it was very sweet and am so excited about what we will talk about next. We have had a few interesting ones since too😁#bigpinklink
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So adorable, loved reading this xx #bigpinklink
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Thank you! It was really cute. Love that blogging means I will never lose the moment. #bigpinklink
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Ah this is a lovely post, and a great moment to capture. It’s lovely to see hear her little mind ticking through and working it out. I hope you had a lovely day that day. Thanks so much for linking up at #fortheloveofBLOG. Claire x
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Thanks yourself! Lovely day after day😊#fortheloveofBLOG
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Aw this is so wonderful – I can’t wait to chat away to my daughter…I love how she rationalises how you are a teacher! #bigpinklink
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I know, I couldn’t believe it really! Such a bright moment. I loved it!! I love Madame Gazelle too as she can rock it out when required 😊#bigpinklink
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Good new year 2017.
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This is so cute! I can imagine her mind now thinking about your other life!
You have a beautiful way of capturing these sweet moments.
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Thank you Josy. I want to remember them always!
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Isla asks me if we can get Happy Mrs Chicken on my laptop. 🙂
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I have actually gone online for this game. No lies.
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I love conversations with my toddlers. What’s the on who has *all* the jobs in town? Miss Rabbit? I’m her.
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She is pretty amazing☺
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Aah lovely! I love how their young minds try and understand things in ways that fit into their little world. If you’re Madam Gazelle, I’m possibly Daddy Pig haha.
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Love this, Orla. There is nothing better than conversations with the little ones. Yes, always magical. Enjoy them always. ❤
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Thsnk you Erin! They are indeed magic on earth
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Do you also sing the Bing Bong song? 😉
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Constantly. Like, constantly. And Big Balloon.
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🤣🤣🤣
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Sweet memories of little conversations.
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Awww how adorable!
I might be more of a Miss Rabbit, with Daddy Pig’s exercise regime
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Actually you may have just called out truth on me…🤣
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Hahahahahaha! no!
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Oh, Orla this post made me smile and nearly brought tears to my eyes, yes I must be missing our younger nieces and remembering my past conversations with them. You are indeed blessed 🙂
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Thanks Suzanne. I really am blessed. Am glad to make you smile xx hopefully the tears are just nostalgia and will be ok when you hit homebase for a bit xx
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Yes Orla, just nostalgia and happy tears 🙂 xx
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