Translating Toddler

It is no secret I adore my kiddos as well as talking about them, so expect to seem them popping up in my blog from time-to-time. Right now, my two-year-old daughter is learning to talk. Each day she shares more words and clearer words, but there are times that I just don't understand what she is saying. This is an example of Semantic Noise. She knows what she is trying to say, but I am just not always understanding. Often, I'll repeat back what I think she is saying, but as a question, and she'll respond with "ya" or "no." It can be fun at times, but other times frustrating.