Because.....

Quynh's new favorite word is "because."  She answers almost every question with "no, because...." and often forms a coherent argument.

The other day I was in the middle of getting her dressed to go to the park -- she was in a fresh diaper and a clean shirt -- when she decided she did not want to wear pants.  She was standing on the changing table refusing to put her legs into her pants.  I pleaded with her, "Quynh, you have to put on your pants."  She calmly replied, "No pants....because....it warm out."

Wow.  I was genuinely impressed with reasoning and verbal ability. "Oh sweetie, that was such a great sentence and a well-constructed argument.  And you're not even two yet.  I'm so proud of you."

"Now put on your friggin' pants."