Peanut Cracker
Tuesday afternoon, the 6th, my 2 year old son came to me and said, “ate, peanut cracker”. I really had no idea what he was referring to so I thought I would explore further. I’m thinking that he’s telling me that he ate some peanut butter crackers (which we don’t normally have in the house). It was possible, I thought.
After asking some questions and not really getting anywhere, I asked him to show me what he was talking about. “Okay, daddy”, he said. He hopped down of my lap, walked over to the Yamaha keyboard, climbed up onto the stool, and turned it on. After pressing the ‘Song’ button, I got to thinking that “ate” was actually “eight” so I dialed up number 8 on the keypad. Then he pressed the ‘play’ button and I chuckled as “Mirliton” (from the Nutcracker) began to play.
Isn’t it interesting how when we are predisposed to think in a certain way, we often cannot shift gears to see something from another perspective? This happens to me far too often. I heard “ate” instead of “eight” and when following it with other food words, it seemed logical to me. I was just completely wrong!
In all of what he said, he was only 3 letters off. It was just a simple “Pea” that derailed me. I guess there is something to be said for the importance of the story of “The Princess and the Pea” after all.
That is a great story and a thoughtful observation. I love two year old “speak”.
We watch the HBO specials Classical Baby. There is one where an animated baby is directing an orchestra in a diaper and a hat. Paisley, my 2.5 year old, asks if she can watch, “cackles baby in diper.” I kiss her face all over every time she says it.