Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Teya the Learning Sponge

I put a short video together of some of the new things Teya is doing. The first part is of her reciting the 1st article of faith. Now keep in mind, she is two, and speaks like a two year old, which for many people takes some translating. You really have to listen creatively to make out exactly what she is saying. I'll post the words to the article of faith below the video so you can read along if you're not familiar with it. Anyway, it's pretty cute because we do a little devotional before bed every night where we sing a song, recite the 1st article of faith, read a scripture, and say a prayer. After about 2 weeks of doing this she started saying the article of faith by memory. Kids are little sponges!

The next part is of her saying a couple Spanish words she's picked up from Dora. Whenever someone is going too fast she'll shout "ESPERA!" which means "Wait!" in Spanish. She also has started correcting me when I say that something is red by telling me that it's actually "rojo"

The last part is of her doing her version of "push ups". She likes doing exercises with mommy in the mornings and this is one of the things she's picked up. It's funny because she pushes up with her legs more than her arms, but I still think it's pretty adorable! Hope you enjoy!



Words to the 1st article of faith: "We believe in God the eternal father, and in His son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."

15 comments:

Angie said...

Isn't it the best watching your children learn new things? I love it! She is cute...as always.

Gaylari said...

I really like that idea of having a devotional every night! we just read and pray. What a smart little girl!

Anonymous said...

How does Teya get more adorable every time I see her?! She just kills me with her words and cute little actions. I LOVE her!

Alida B. said...

Wow!! She is so smart & adorable! You are such a great mom! :)

Nicole said...

This is such a fun age when they are soaking it all in! I think Alli says new things daily, and I'm just amazed. Teya is too stinkin cute!!!

The Peters Family said...

This is awesome! Stephan did some pushups outside on Sat. and Anna lined up next to him to do them too. Has she seen you do them too?
She's such a smart girl & I could totall understand the A of F.

Norma said...

too cute! she actually does a great job of rolling those "r's" in spanish. Please tell me YOU are not doing push ups!

Kate said...

I'm so impressed! She's so smart, and talks more like a 3 year old! Keep up the A of F with her and before long, she'll be reciting #13 by Christmas!!

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Joanne said...

What a smartie! It's so good that you're teaching her a ton at this age - it seems like there's a certain window when they're just geared to learn/process/remember everything you throw at them (probably because they're supposed to be learning how to talk at this age - looks like she's a little ahead of the game). I remember being amazed at what Tristan could learn as a 2-year old. I'm afraid I haven't taken advantage of that window as well with my other kids.

The pushups are hilarious - I love it when you get a good video clip that you know is just going to be priceless forever. She's going to love that when she's older.

The Lowder Family said...

Wow, the blogging world is huge! (It's me Kara...from long, long ago. Ten years I'd say) Crazy huh? Your Teya is so cute! It is so great to see what everyone has been doing the last 9 years

Brooke said...

Teya- you are way too cute and such a smart girl! I loved the little videos, they were great.

Chris and Channy said...

she is darling! what a smart cookie. :) it's so true that kids are little sponges...more like big sponges. they soak up everything! thanks for sharing this wonderful video!

Naomi Hanks said...

Oh my Gosh! She is sooo Funny. I love her!!! What a smarty pants...just like her mom!

Helen said...

What a smart little girl! I love how she squeaks as she's doing pushups!