Monday, December 19, 2011

'Where is my Jell-O?'

Sometimes Elise needs a translator. Or sometimes we just need a transcript.
The little lady can be mum and shy in front of others, and then moments later can be heard running off nonstop. It's often a mix of words and modified songs.
To explain this, here is a recent candid video of when Elise was goofing around and just rambling. It may be something that only Anni and I can appreciate, but it's like a strange glimpse deep into the developing mind and personality of a nearly 3-year-old.

 

To help you understand what she's saying, I made a transcript. Anni says the "bunny" reference is a riff on the "Little Bunny Foo Foo" tale, a current favorite of Elise's. So we've got that figured out. I did not know, however, that Colin already is asking for food and we just haven't heard him yet. I'm glad Elise can translate.
Anyway, to the transcript:
"Love you. Love you. Love you. Love you. Love you. I love you, Mr. Colin Boy.
Happy, happy, happy... (inaudible babble).
Little bunny, Colin Boy! Happy. Little bunny, Colin Boy. Love you, Colin Boy, yes.
He says, 'Where is my Jell-O?'"

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