Jun. 11, 2009 - Not brown, Chocolate!
I can't decide if this incident means I'm not doing my job teaching my youngest his colors, of if it means he's thinking more independently and brilliantly than a 2 year old should.
The other morning we were all trying to wake up, and I had Biruk in my arms, just rocking and talking and both of us trying to keep our eyes open. Eventually, he sat up on my lap facing me and started Looking at me. Really looking. Then he pointed to my eyes and said "Chocolate! Eyes Chocolate!!".
What a lovely way to start the day, talking chocolate. Of course, the other boys had to gather 'round and ask him if they had any chocolate on them, and he made the grand discovery that he and his brothers are just "Chocolate" all over!
Surely there's a crayon in those big Crayola multipacks that is called labeled "Chocolate" and I can label this as knowing his colors, because he absolutely refuses to use the word Brown. Probably too boring. And Brown doesn't taste that good either.
Comments
Jun. 11, 2009 - Retired Crayon
Posted by hooahwife
In the 90's Crayola released a box of scented crayons and there was one named "Chocolate." The box has been retired, but I definitely think that counts towards knowing colors! Have a sensational Thursday!
Jun. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sarah R:)
I have those crayons!! I still have alot of them, but not chocolate.
Today my 3 year old was telling me about a dog we saw. I asked what color it was. He said, "Brown, but it looks like white."
It was a very light tan dog:)
Jun. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arynsmom
Beautiful! Brown is boring! Chocolate is oh so much more descriptive! I'd count it as more then just knowing colors! I'd count it as brilliance!
Jun. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
My dear friend's brown haired, blue eyed daughter has kissed, licked or gently bitten me since she was a baby. I gave her a black doll for her 3rd birthday (at her mother's request) and she licked the doll's hand, looked at me and said, "Oh, my baby tastes like chocolate like you!" She always refers to "brown" people as chocolate and it's done with total sweetness and innocence.
I wonder what it would be like if we all saw in flavors instead of colors.
~Charityrose
Jun. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TomySky
Creative word usage is a great skill to have. May he continue to practice and find joy in language. ...and, yes, chocolate tastes better [smile].
~Luke
Jun. 13, 2009 - another choco
Posted by Katie in Ohio
I was reviewing colors with my ever-so-goofy 2 year old. Got to brown and he said "chocolate" clear as day. Absolutely would NOT say brown. Funny... my kids and yours... so silly
