by Kari Pike
I learned a wonderful lesson yesterday -- from a two-year-old. Enok wanted something and I failed to interpret his two-year-old language correctly. After several attempts to make himself understood, and obviously annoyed at my inability to get it right, Enok placed his chubby little hand over my mouth, glared at me, and said, “NO!” When I made another attempt to interpret his need, Enok covered my mouth again with a resounding, “NO!” He then firmly planted his sturdy legs, scowled ferociously, and with great determination pushed on my shoulder to make me lie down. I had no problem understanding the next word Enok pronounced: “NAP!”
My fifteen-year-old daughter came up with a word to describe the sudden disappearance of a person or possession right when you need them. You know what I mean. You’re running out the door, late for work, keys in hand…well… they used to be in your hand. Where are they? You know you had them. My daughter would tell you that your keys have “invisiblated.” It can happen with words and thoughts as well; usually in the middle of trying to make a point at the height of a debate, or when you’re writing the best part of the entire book and your character is just about to….do something…or you look at your spouse as you begin to introduce him to someone…and you can’t remember his name!!! Augh! Sometimes I think my entire brain invisiblates.
So, next time my brain invisiblates, I think I’m going to follow Enok’s advice and lie down for a nap.
Okay, that is a wonderful word - invisiblated - and it must be contagious because quite a few things invisiblate here in Tucson as well. Love it, Kari - Rene
ReplyDeleteROTF because that happens to me now nearly everyday. I try to make myself feel better and say it's my brain moving faster than my mouth, but in truth I just keep having these illucid moments.
ReplyDeleteDarling post, Kari!! Kids are the best, aren't they? We try to complicate things and they see them so clearly.
ReplyDeleteAnd I've had a lifetime of invisiblation! Too funny!!
I'm adding invisiblated to my vocabulary list. It's charming.
ReplyDeleteThe most maddening thing that has ivisiblated around here lately is my husband's keys. They were in his pocket when he died. I got them back, put them away where they wouldn't get lost, and they really have invisiblated. The only problem is if they don't show up eventally, I'll have to get a locksmith. The trunk hasn't opened in over 7 months.