Tuesday, December 16, 2008

"I show you where Daddy is!"

That is what Paige said to me this morning when we walked past the globe in my parents' room.

Me: What?

Paige: I show you where Daddy is!

Me: Um, okay. . .

Paige squirms out of my arms, runs to the globe, and gives it a good spin. She even winds up as if she's spinning the wheel on the Price is Right. I watch as she stops the globe with both hands, backs it up a little, and then points her little finger right to Afghanistan.

Paige: See, Mama! Daddy right dere (there)!

My mouth hung open for a second before exclaiming, "You're exactly right! Daddy is in Afghanistan. Can you say Afghanistan?"

Paige: AssghanikSTAN!

Okay, I know every parent thinks their kid is exceptional, so I try to refrain from this type of post, but COME ON! That's crazy, right? I have shown her where Afghanistan is on the globe a couple of times, so I guess it's not THAT crazy. But I never expected her to find it all on her own. (And she's found it at least 7 or 8 times since, so I know it wasn't a fluke).

The kid never ceases to amaze me.

I love being her mother.

7 comments:

Liz Johnson said...

AMAZING!!! Isn't it insane what kids pick up!? They're like little sponges, I swear. I'm so impressed. And she says complete sentences?! Geez! I'm way impressed!

heidizinha said...

she is so smart! i'm amazed!

Anne said...

Nice. Way to go Paige!

noelle said...

i wouldn't believe you unless i knew that kid...and really for her this is not that shocking!

Chelsea said...

Wow, has papa been coaching her?

Emily said...

That is very cool! Good job Paige!

Marci and Morgan said...

That is really impressive- seriously, I think we WAAAAAY underestimate kids in general- they really are sponges. BEEE Careful!!! You never know what they're picking up when you don't think they are paying attention. hahaa...