Comments on: A preschooler’s dictionary of terms according to Scarlett

By: Tech Tuesday: An easy way to keep track of kid quotes

Tech Tuesday: An easy way to keep track of kid quotes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:47:46 +0000

[...] daughter has a wonderful knack for inventing words. “Waggy”, if you don’t know, is an adjective that describes wide-leg pants, such [...]

By: Whitney

Whitney — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:32:41 +0000

@Betsy, THOSE are some great words!

By: Betsy Andrews Etchart

Betsy Andrews Etchart — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:53:02 +0000

In response to Sarah’s question, how do you manage to write this stuff down? I can only say that I’ve got two boys, 2 and 3, 16 months apart (do not attempt this at home), and I write on whatever’s at hand and stuff it in a drawer or pile the pieces of paper on the counter. Often, I write on my hand. I find that it takes about 5 seconds to write down 8 words, and that even five minutes later, if I don’t write it down, I cannot remember the exact wording. And exact wording is everything.
And Whitney, these are some GREAT words. My oldest son conducts discoverments (experiment+discovery) and takes sun rests on the grass when it’s warm out.

By: andrea

andrea — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:38:57 +0000

oh Whitney! This list made me happy and tearous all at the same time! Love that girl.

By: Audra O.

Audra O. — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:15:21 +0000

Too stinking cute!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:05:14 +0000

Whitney, I love this list! I’m always trying to remember to write stuff like this down. But of course with multiple kids and perpetual mommy brain, I haven’t been very successful. Any tips to share? Do you keep a journal for your kids?

By: Alissa

Alissa — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:37:11 +0000

Yanky is brilliant! I think I’m going to start using that one myself. My 6 year old can’t STAND sweaters and jackets that are so yanky that they make the sleeve of your shirt bunch all up on itself!

By: robyn

robyn — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:52:13 +0000

So true, Cori! Observing this skill has been one of my favorite unexpected joys of parenthood.

By: CM

CM — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:23:01 +0000

I love those, and the picture of her looking so joyful! Happy four and a half, Scarlett.

By: Cori Kesler

Cori Kesler — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:22:10 +0000

Isn’t amazing how children find ways to communicate what they need despite limited vocabulary? If you can’t find the word, make it up! Excellent list.

By: Marketing Mommy

Marketing Mommy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:35:45 +0000

Wonderful words and so great that you have a record of them.