The first Willa-ism and a whole mess of Jia-isms

Our first Willa-ism! I asked Willa, "Hmmm, who threw this shoe in the trash?" (I knew full well that she did it). In response, Willa said, "Jia!"At thirteen months, Willa is already pinning things on her sister!

Jia is officially talking like a teenager. (Or perhaps she's talking like we do?) Willa started throwing her food, so I took her out of her high chair and she yelled in frustration when I did. Jia then said, "She's like, 'Mama, I'm not done yet!'"

On the same day, Jia was drinking a cup of milk. I told her if she dipped anything in it (food or hands) that I was going to put a top on her cup. She then clarified, "So, if you SEE me dip something in it you'll put a top on my cup."

Jia was playing doctor with her stuffed giraffe the other day. She said, 'Giraffe, I'm sorry to tell you that you're really sick. You're going to die on Sunday. You shouldn't have eaten pepperoni with a fork. You should only eat it with a spoon."

I often tell Jia to listen to her body to tell whether she needs to go potty, is tired, etc. She ran up to me recently and said, "Mama, I listened to my body and it wants to watch the Wiggles!"

When Willa was grabbing at Jia's toys, Jia loudly proclaimed, "She's ruining my day!"

We were eating lunch and I spilled my drink and it went absolutely everywhere. I yelled, "Aaaa!" Jia said, "Mama, don't be mad, sad, whine, fuss, cry, yell or get frustrated, just clean it up!" (I don't think I've ever strung all that together before, but clearly she's getting the message!)

Jia was eating a treat on Christmas and I asked, "Is it good?" She said, "Yes, would you like a taste?" I replied, "Sure!" It was not the answer she expected and she stopped and said, "Uh, no! Wait, try Willa's instead!" The benefit of having a sister!