Why?

And so it begins... Today, Magda asked, for the first time, "Why?" I don't think it's necessarily inquisitiveness, but more of an easy way for her to get a longer conversation going. Granted, a bit of a onesided conversation, but it's a conversation with the potential to go on forever.

Also, to my delight, she now occasionally refers to Jfer as "maminka", which is the Czech diminutive version of "mama" (think "mamasita" in Spanish). That's how I refer to Jfer when I talk with Magda in Czech, but she uses it even when I'm not around. Pretty neat.

Finally, I'm continuing building Magda's English vocabulary in other ways. She has the annoying habit to "need her momma" whenever Jfer goes to the bathroom. She can be perfectly happy playing with her toys or reading a book, but if Jfer gets off to the bathroom, Magda often gets up, follows her and hangs out at the bathroom door, demanding access. It annoys the heck out of Jfer and there's isn't much I can do about distracting or "redirecting" Magda (which is actually what annoys Jfer even more). So I took this opportunity to teach her to yell "push" when she feels that Jfer's taking too long. I figure it's better than her tears and -- at least from my side of the bathroom door -- it's more fun to watch her yelling "Push Momma, push!" (or "push, maminko") than banging at the door in frustration.