Exponential Verbal Growth

In this last week, PJ had an exponential growth in his vocabulary.  I feel like overnight he is saying full sentences and repeating things he hears way more often.

So first I feel I owe you a follow up on "Who's the Boss?"  We have since realized that PJ learned about 'The Boss' from his time with his older cousin in Ohio last weekend.  Ry remembered that his sister and brother-in-law were constantly telling their oldest that she is NOT the boss.  What I find to be fascinating is that it took PJ several days before he tried out the words.  How long did he think about this statement?  Was he trying to figure out the context as to when to say it?  What is he hearing now that he will "try on" later?  What a fun new angle in this parenting adventure!

PJ has been trying out being the boss since we have explained to him what it means, and who is the boss of who.  This week he has been really letting Cheyenne know she is to do whatever he says.  In the past week we have heard a lot more, "Cheysh Cheysh Sit", "Come Cheysh Cheysh", "Stay Right Here!"  He says this with a bit of a demanding voice.  The dog has done her best to comply, but we have also had to explain to PJ that when he bosses her a lot, she needs a break.  She likes to listen to PJ, but he has to be as nice to her as he is bossy.  After this explanation a few times, he now tells he he wants to kiss and hug her, then he tells her what to do...Progress...

On the note of hearing words and ideas, and then waiting several days before he starts using them, last week we heard for the first time and then 100 more times, "Why?", insert answer, then "Why Momma?", insert answer, "But Why?"  Haha, yep, "Why?" has started.
Although we have heard the simple question a lot this week, so far I am loving it!  I loving being able to come up with answers, and share ideas.  I love telling him, "I don't know".  I love showing him how to find out more to his "Why?". 
Please pray that we continue to find joy in this constant question.