Morgan, since she could talk, has always had a good mastery of the English lanuage, Things that trip up most two-year olds, she says with ease. When I was her age, my brother, Christopher, became “Kick-oh-four”, or “Crest” (for Chris). Morgan says Uncle Christopher , no problem. My own name never gave me any trouble, but lots of little ones turn Hilary into “Heh-we-wee”, “Hil-a-lee”, hickory, even celery.

Despite her linguistic proficency, Morgan does have a few words and phrases that trip her up, bringing smiles and chuckles to those around her. Will I correct her? Absolutely, we already do. Of course, I’d be lying if I said, I’m going to miss them when they go.

Poffet: puppet
Abo-cabo: avocado
Arts & Craps: arts & crafts
Bert mart: birth mark
Cranger: manger, as in “Away in a cranger, no crib for a bed. . .” Bad Mammy Jammers: the Carl Carlton song, “Bad Mama Jamma”, our current most requested iPod song.