Conversations with Charlie

Remember last year around this time when I was still very worried about Charlie's vocabulary? Well...I am having a really hard time remembering that. I am looking back on those quiet days kind of like a old, fuzzy, good dream.

Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled that Charlie has developed an extensive vocabulary and is not afraid to use it. I just wish she also developed a love of occasional silence along with it.

I would love to post a funny Conversation with Charlie today....but all I can remember from this past week are days full of constant....and I mean constant commentary of every part of our lives. And every day I have said at some point ...sometimes more than once... "Charlie....just stop talking for a little bit!!"

And every day...sometimes more than once...Charlie gets sad and sticks out her bottom lip for about 5 seconds...then smiles and says "Can I talk now?!?"