I mentioned that Jesslyn is more vocal as compared to Jerilyn at the same age. She can use up to 3 words in her sentences at 1y6m. Here are some of Jesslyn's common phrases and lines:
What's this?
Which one? (when she is frustrated)
I don't want.
Who draw/write this?
You see?!
Oh NO!!! (putting her palms on her forehead)
Ready? Get set... Go! (as she tosses the ball to you)
Watch this pleaseeee. (passing her vcd of choice)
Yati, wash/cuci bottle.
Mummy, go up.
Mei2(which is actually Jie2), upstairs. Mei2, oi-oi (sleeping).
Beat mosquitoe/cockroach (Sometimes, she comes to you with a squashed insect on her finger.)
Wear pampers, sit down, come here, read books, see you, kick the ball, drink water etc...
The one Mandarin word which is their favourite is Bu Yao. She doesnt like to be touched.... BuYao. She doesnt like the tv programme... BuYao. She rejects food... BuYao. In short, they dont say No to sth they dont like but BuYao.
She has no problem repeating after you in any language ie English, Mandarin, BM or even Teochew.
Sigh! Just when I want to stop writing, I hear another tear. Jesslyn tore another page from their collection. What to do with these kids? Ban them from reading?
I hope it's not one of the books that I gave!
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