Double Talk

Recently I wondered why people seem to unconsciously double talk when talking to a baby.  IE: "Was that so funny?  Was that so funny?"  Or, "Do you like your little bear?  Do you like your little bear?"...and so on...  If you don't know what I'm talking about you will next time you are around a new baby and adults. 

Well, I think I discovered the answer to the question as to why do adults instantly double talk to babies.  We're uncomfortable!  Socially we feel uncomfortable if we say something to someone and don't get anything in response.  Yes, even from a baby who can't talk!  Alternatively, a baby might give a big smile or laugh instead of silence which triggers the adult to double talk in hopes for another cute reaction. 

Maybe we're teaching the early stages of communication to a new person, or maybe babies bring out the inner idiot in all adults.  Whatever it may be, I challenge you to see if you can resist the double talk next time you play with a baby one on one! 

What a Difference a Day Makes

Everyone can agree that there is really such a thing as a good hair day and a bad hair day.  We've all experienced this.  However, am I the only one who has good penmanship days vs. bad penmanship days?  My mom always has perfect penmanship days.  I've never seen her write an ugly or illegible word.  I, on the other hand, just wrote a birthday card note to my little niece and it looks like a 12 year old boy wrote it! 

ps- My hair looks really good today.