When Emma Jeanne was 3 years old, instead of saying "I'm mad," she would say, "You're frustrating me." Once she wore out the word frustrate, she moved on to exasperate. Now, at 5 years old, she has a new favorite word and the list keeps on growing thanks to me and my mouth but also to the discovery of the "Fancy Nancy" books. If you haven't checked them out, they are a must for any child who loves to discover new words in a fun and quirky story.
So, fortunately thanks to me, she has moved on from the "stop picking on me" stage, but also thanks to me, we are unfortunately in the "stop taunting me" stage of life. However, thanks to "Fancy Nancy" we are learning some French words, and some other grandiose words for a 5 year old, that hopefully Emma Jeanne will adopt into her ever growing vocabulary!
The love of words is a beautiful thing! As Emma Jeanne continues to discover new fancy words, I am re-learning my vocabulary right along side her. It is an adventure that I definitely do not want to miss. Keep reading, keep learning, keep growing!
