Before I became a mom, I didn't know how to talk to people about their children. I had no idea at what ages you crawl, walk, ride a bike, lie about your age to get on Facebook, etc.
So, I started asking my parent-friends, sincerely but obliquely, "So, what is [Kiddo] into these days?"
I found that open-ended question to work like magic. Parents lurve talking about their kids. Any expression of interest is usually enough to kick off a good conversation.
Now that I am a mom, I've realized that's actually a pretty good question. I like when people ask me that. I try not to ramble on like someone whose brain has been eaten by their toddler. I try to keep it short, sweet, and to the point.
If you asked me that today, I would say: Trucks and dinosaurs.
What would you say?
Talk soon,
Heather
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Nice tee! Cant wait to see him rock his UD shirt!
ReplyDeleteIt will soon be time for the ass-kickin chickens!
DeleteStickers and climbing :-) Happy belated Mothers' Day from MD! --Gina
ReplyDeleteOoh, stickers! We love them, too! Happy Mothers' Day to you, pal!
DeleteI would say shaking his head and saying, "no!" And also, holding random objects to his ear like a phone and saying, "dodo" (kind of sounds like hello, right?).
ReplyDeleteOh, everything is a phone! Yay for Ike!
DeleteI would say she's into Instagram, Youtube, gymnastics, and going to Jumpoline! Oh, and finding things to be sarcastic &/or indignant about. (these answers could lead to a game of guess-that-age!)
ReplyDeleteOoh boy. And I thought I had my hands full with potty training! ;)
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