Like it... No!

Niya is quite good at expressing her opinion now. When she likes something she will tell you with complete bliss and gusto... LIKE IT! :) She always says it with a huge smile and a look of total rapture on her face! It is the best thing! She does this when she likes dinner, a book, a new park, a jacket, a hug, whatever! :)

On the other hand when she doesn't like something she will tell you as well! The funny part is that she doesn't say the negative words yet, so it sounds like this: frowning "Like it... No!" (said very solemnly) shaking her head and still frowning!

Here is a conversation that really cracked me up...

Daddy: Niya, can you please use your fork to eat your dinner?

Niya: No

Daddy: Yes, Daddy is telling you that you need to use your fork when you eat your dinner. You need to listen to Daddy.

Niya: looking at her fork and thinking about it...

Daddy: Niya, You need to listen to Daddy whether you like it or not and use your fork right now!

Niya: said solemnly as if she had thought it over... Like it... No.

Mommy: had to leave the table... suddenly 'coughing' behind napkin!

Mommy has a funny feeling somebody is going to give Daddy a run for his money! :)