Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Mini's latest saying is "Mama, do you hear dat?" She is referring to the sounds of transportation around us. We are fortunate enough to live in an area that is about 15 minutes from a small commercial airport, 45 minutes from an Air Force base, and about 1/4 of mile from railroad tracks. Mini is fascinated by all modes of transportation especially the "school bus, airpane, and helitopter!" Every time she hears a car, plane, or train she says, "Mama, do you hear dat?" I reply, "what is that?" She says, "I don't know." If I can find it or she can find it, we make it a point of conversation. On afternoon walks, we enjoy watching the military planes fly overhead in their formations, as well as the military helicopters! She also really enjoys hearing trains, she states, "chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo!" Then of course every bus, no matter the kind is a "school bus." She is also into tractors, and states, "tractors eat dirt, but Bella don't eat dirt"...yeah right! Mini continues to amaze me everyday as her knowledge expands...it is a joy to watch!