C-L-I-P

A couple of days ago, I spelled a word in front of Mia for the first time to speak in "code" to Jeff. That was a big moment. Mia is slightly compulsive about yanking out any barrettes or clips I try to put in her hair. The other day, I noticed that Jeff was about to comment on a clip I'd managed to sneak into her hair, and I quickly said, "Don't tell her about the c-l-i-p or she'll pull it out." And she does, too! Whenever someone comments on how pretty her barrette or clip is, three seconds later she's got it in her hand along with a fist full of hair. Now that Jeff and I officially speak in "code", I guess I'll finally have to learn how to spell... ;o)