(for 12 to 15 month old children and their parents)

Aiyahaahh!!!: 1. A phrase, usually, accompanied with pointing gestures, meaning, “I want that, and I want it now!”

Choo-Choo: 1. Train. 2. The sound a train makes. 3. A phrase meaning, “I am trying to play with my train, why do you insist on trying to change my diaper instead?” 4. A phrase meaning, “No, I won’t take a nap, I want to play with my train.” 5. A phrase meaning, “I want to play with my trains here in this room, but I am lonely. Stay with me or send me a playmate.”

Daddy: 1. Father. 2. A phrase meaning, “I want my father.”

Doggy: 1. Greta. 2. Any other canine.

Eeeyaahaa!: 1. A phrase meaning, “Get me out of this high chair right now.”

Hat: 1. Something worn on the head. 2. A phrase meaning, “No, I won’t wear that.” 3. A phrase meaning, “Look, what I stole from my sister! It looks so much better on me, don’t you think?”

Juice: 1. A beverage made from fruit. 2. Any beverage. 3. A phrase meaning, “I am thirsty, please may I have something to drink?”

Nose: 1. An organ found in the middle of the face used for smelling. 2. A phrase meaning, “Look where I can stick my finger to elicit funny faces and complaints from all my family members.” 3. A phrase meaning, “Bring your face a little closer so I can see how far my finger fits in there.”

Ow: 1. An exclamation of pain. 2. A phrase meaning, “I need a kiss right here because I fell down.”

Shoes: 1. Clothing worn on the feet. 2. A phrase meaning, “Let’s play the switch-footwear game for the next hour!” 3. A phrase meaning, “Good morning, how are you? I’m well rested and can’t wait to start the day. Please get me dressed immediately! See, there are my shoes! Breakfast can wait!”

Stinky: 1. A phrase meaning, “I need a diaper change badly.” 2. A phrase meaning, “I need a diaper change badly, try and catch me!”

Unhunhunh: 1. A phrase meaning, “I am trying to climb on this chair to reach that high place. Why are you standing there watching me and not helping me?”