Sylvie's Favorite Things

Lately I have been trying to teach Sylvie about the idea of favorites. We all know Sylvie has very clear ideas about her favorite things (I'm talking to you, Mr. Potato Head) and tonight we had one of those magical toddler moments where you realize that your mommy words are actually being heard. I started asking Sylvie about her favorite things and for the first time, she answered! Thomas and I were loving this "interview" with Sylvie and in hindsight, we should have grabbed the video camera, but instead Thomas got a paper and pen. Here's the transcript of my interview with Sylvie:

Mama: What's your favorite food?

Sylvie: Beh-ies. [Berries.]

Mama: What's your favorite color?

Sylvie: Purple.

Mama: Who's your favorite friend?

Sylvie: Hankie.

Mama: What's your favorite book?

Sylvie: Oliv.

Mama: Where's your favorite place to eat?

Sylvie: Light. [The sushi restaurant with the broken light.]

Mama: What's your favorite store?

Sylvie: Joe's [Trader Joe's]

Mama: Where's your favorite place to go?

Sylvie: Ma's. [Grandma's]

Mama: What's your favorite song?

Sylvie: Tee Birds. ["Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley]

Mama: What's your favorite toy?

Sylvie: Elmo. Potato. Books.