Like many (most?) kids, they are normally adorable -- how they do what
they do, the expressions on their little faces, their uninhibited
display of affection.
As we did for Brandon, there is a list of naughty words whose use will
result in punishment.
Calling someone "stupid" for example. Then of course, there are the
distasteful adult words -- damn, shit -- well, you get the idea.
When Sophia's disgruntled, usually with a person (parent or
grandparent), she'll strike out with her hands, often resulting in
scratches to her offender. And the look she gives -- remind me
not to cross her when she's older!
So picture a 2-1/2 year old who's been denied what she wants. Her hands
are being held so she can't hit or scratch. Nailing you with venom in
her eyes, she says with clipped words, "Stupid shit!" Disciplined for
her disrespect, she sits on the floor with her back against the wall,
crying. She looks at you, tears running down her face, and says, "My
sorry, Mommy/Daddy/Grandma." (We've all had a turn or two.) Allowed to
get up, she comes for a hug, then pulls away, looks at you very
seriously and says, "Stupid shit!" And then she smiles.
God love her..............
