Communication Skills

My 22 month old grandson taught me how to prepare his milk bottle

A slight pressure against my leg
A small hand tugging at my jeans
Guiding me to the fridge
Pointing at the milk on the shelf
I think I know what this means

I pour it out in his small bottle
He climbs on the tall kitchen chair
Stuck halfway; he asks me "Uppy"
I help him sit properly
As he points at the microwave there
And says "Meep, meep, meep"

Reviews

[Kayleigh]

The last line had be smiling and giggling.

~ "Meep, meep, meep" ~

That's so cute, Noel -- it's lovely how kids can change us and shape us. Their cute little laughs and all, I used to baby sit all the time when I was younger and I could never get enough! They're too cute and this was gorgeous. Definitely portrayed the cuteness.

[NoelHC]

Thanks Kayleigh. I appreciate you checking this one out. He was here for a visit recently and speaks more now, but this incident will stay with me for years I think.

[Lyan]

It is soo simple yet says a lot and is quite cute:) Sometimes I don't think we give little kids credit because we view them as children and nothing more.

[NoelHC]

Thank you, you described the little fellow with your words, "soo simple yet says a lot and is quite cute" : ) He was just here for a visit last week, he kept us on our toes all week. We have always treated our kids, and now their kids as people, just a lot shorter. They have insights on the world for us that can be marvelous. Thank you for your kind words.

[Cody Williams]

A very sweet and cute write Noel! I love kids (no matter how my tales of terror sometimes tend to feature evil kids). Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[NoelHC]

Pleased you stopped by, thanks for checking this out.

[Matching Socks]

Aww, this is cute. :)
I remember doing this not loñg ago.

[NoelHC]

Thanks for stopping by, I am pleased this brought back memories for you. Little people are so cool!

[Matching Socks]

Awww, yeah they are. :)

[Beccy]

Adorable poem about an obviously adorable, (and bright,) little fellow.

Loved this. Beccy.

[NoelHC]

Thanks Beccy. I couldn't describe adequately how he also used baby sign language to indicate "mpre" as I filled the bottle, It was beyond cute!

[Mary Bosworth]

Aptly titled, meaningful content and excellent form, vividly depicted with imagery and emotion. Very original correlations.

[NoelHC]

Thank you very much indeed, I am humbled by your kind review, and pleased that you found so much to enjoy in it.

[Jennie Baron]

How very sweet and precious! If that doesn't melt your heart, what does? Thanks for capturing and sharing that moment.

[NoelHC]

Thanks, Jen, I am pleased that you enjoyed it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, what's not to love about this? How utterly delightful that you've captured it in words for all time to come!

The mocking of the microwave was priceless!

[NoelHC]

Thank you Kelly, that microwave noise was the part that cracked me up.

[Lyn Anderson]

So cute. Yep, this age is wonderful. And even if they don't talk, they do.

[NoelHC]

He seemed to have no difficulty getting his point across, thanks for dropping in.

[ReneeJ]

I was lost in a really precious moment! You do well with life poems. I love how you were able to fill in so much detail in such a short poem. You should let him read this when he gets older.

[NoelHC]

Thank you Renee, I will share it with him when he is older, for sure.