- nuggle - snuggle, a modern concept in Garrett's life, prompted most heavily by observing Elizabeth snuggling, and deciding he wants some of that.
- piderman - Spiderman, the superhero of choice
- panking (spoken quietly, just barely moving the vocal chords) - spanking, as in "If you don't leave Mom's desk alone, you will get a panking"
- nuggle bear - Snuggle Bear - the favorite bedtime companion of Alexa
- Wes mah'm - Yes mam (again spoken quietly, just barely moving the vocal chords)
- TOP IT! - Elizabeth, please cease and desist from your currently activities, as they are cramping my style.
- pillow - like Pee Wee's laugh word, this is the trigger word for instant hilarity (props to Mr. Anderson Chinuntdet)
- top apeating me! - generally spoken to Louise, the most calculating of both little and big sisters.
- phine ferb - Phineas and Ferb, the bastion of excellent cartooning in the modern age.
- footit - see pillow
1.01.2010
sayings of an international travelling 4 year old
To help those who may be spending time with Garrett over the coming period effectively navigate conversation, Emily and Daddy present the following translations: