That's my Elly.

Today Elly and I were playing with playdough, while Noah was napping. My job during playdough time with Elly, is to usually sit there and be instructed by her on what to make and how, all while I listen to her chitter-chatter. She is the biggest chatter box! As I sat there making some  playdough jewels for the princess crown she was making, I couldn't help but marvel at her language, and for a second, I questioned her age.

For instance, this is just a little snippet of what I mean...

Elly: "Mum, this is a princess crown. 'It needs a lot more detail before it can be completed..."

See what I mean? Don't 4 year olds (and even most adults) usually say "stuff" rather than "detail?" Or say "finished" or "done" instead of "completed?" Well, that's what I was thinking anyway, and just as I was about to ask her how old she really is, Elly dropped one of the jewls she was placing on the crown, and says, "Oh, you little rascal!"

So just like that, my question was answered. She was still my cheeky little 4 year old, Elly belly.