The Bodester

This post is largely for me and Dave; so we don't forget this moment in time. We hope you find some entertainment in it as well.

Since birth, and especially since Bodie started talking, we've made an intentional effort not to use the word "mine." You naturally learn to be possessive, so why jump on that bandwagon at an early age. You'll hear us say, "This is mommy's," or "This is Bodie's," as we are referring to items such as a toothbrush. Bodie has really learned from this and (currently) has no real use for the word mine. We're total geniuses, I know. That's what we've been thinking until...

Several friends have recently pointed out that Bodie talks about himself almost exclusively in the third person - often calling himself by his own nickname, Bodester. This is apparently not typical for a 2 year old and provides an opportunity for every one of our friends to make fun of us! Oh well, so much for perfect parenting.

So here are some of our favorite third party comments he makes about himself:
"Wake-up Bodester!" - as we get him out of his crib in the morning
"Bodie eat it up" - referring to his meals
"All done Bodester" - when he's finished with breakfast, lunch, or dinner
"Bodester happy, no nap" - if you're grumpy you must take a nap in our house. He's eternally trying to convince us that he is only happy so therefore, no need for a nap.
"Go Bodie Go!" - something he yells at full volume while kicking or running with any type of ball
"Could go all way...Bodester touchdown!" - this starts out in normal voice and then by the word touchdown is yelled at full volume when he reaches the touchdown destination with his football.

Thanks for making us laugh out loud Bodester!