I was actually planning to post another entry that I had prepared for today, a recommendation of sorts. I am glad, however, that I waited to post until after I got back from my daily commitments. On the tram home, I had another ‘tiny’ encounter. Hopefully it will make you smile, too.

Late this afternoon, which was several hours ago, I was standing next to a pram. Coming from the pram I could hear the usual chattering of a toddler amusing themselves while Daddy watched on and occasionally joined in. What I didn’t notice was that situated in front of the next set of doors, several rows down, was another pram.

I became aware of this, however, when the toddler apparently heard the other bub’s incoherent musings and decided to call out. The other bub wasted no time in responding and before I knew it, there was a conversation going back and forth, with babbles, squeals and a few enthusiastic bounces mixed into the incomprehensible chatter.

Keep in mind this conversation took place over several rows of seats on the tram. A few moments into the conversation and everyone on my side of the tram were smiling fondly, some softly chuckling, at the toddler in the pram beside me.

Ah, such is the power of a child’s aura, more fatal than a lethal weapon, no? Possibly so that the most rotten person would be left disarmed and a mushy mess? Brilliant, really.

This language they spoke may have been incomprehensible for us, but it seemed to work well for both bubs. It was too damn cute!

While on the topic of ‘uncommon’ languages- a word of advice: when one is able to speak a language that is uncommon to the area they reside in, one usually assumes that no one else can speak the language. Albeit there is a slight chance. This bit of information is especially relevant to when you assume the same of the person you’re speaking of. Because to this blunder, I can definitely relate.

Can anyone say ‘mortifying embarrassment’?

Questions to consider: Have you had any similar run-ins with children before? Have you yourself accidentally spoken about someone(s) or something, not knowing others understood exactly what you said?

I did not get a chance to sleep on this entry so I apologise for any pitfalls.

Comments and criticism are more than welcome. Thank you!