The Word "NO"

Well, it’s happened. Mireya learned to say “no” several months ago, but she never said it more than once or twice until now. She has figured out that she can say, “No Mama!” whenever she doesn’t want to do something.

Me: “Ok Mookie. It’s time for a nap.”

Her: “NO Mama! NO!” *she shakes her head back and forth like crazy*

Me: “Yes honey. Right now please.”

Her: “NNOOO! NO Mama, NO!”

Me: “Yes. End of discussion. Come on…..”

Her: *while running away as fast as she can…* “NO NO NO! NO!”

I end up shaking my head and longing for the days when she would just look at me and make baby noises. What’s next? Crawling out of her crib after I put her to bed? I can’t wait….