My Turn To Do It

A couple of weeks back

we had a small family come to visit for several days — mom, pop, big brother and little sister. Our daughter Clara picked up a few tricks from the kids. The most interesting and long lasting being the concept of taking turns. She can be heard whilst playing by herself saying “my turn to do it.” I’m not sure she distinguishes between your and my; the possessives seem as interchangeable as more and too in Clara’s vocabulary. Vocally she clearly prefers my. She has turned the phrase “my turn to do it” into a rhythmic operatic stanza: Laa-ti Ti LA-laa!

By June, we shall have to see that proper recognition is given your.

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