Yeah and No

Mac--who was late in learning the word "no"--now knows it well and uses it often. Like, all the time. As in...he says no even to things he wants to do.

He also is suddenly saying "yeah" (when he's not saying "no"). Ugh--"yeah" gets on my nerves! He used to say "yes" or "uh-huh"...but "yeah"!?!? I don't know why it bothers me so much. It seems disrespectful I suppose. So each time he says "yeah" we correct him--"yes ma'am", "yes sir."

Me: Mac, do you want raisins?

Mac: Yeah!

Me: Yes ma'am.

Mac: Yes ma'am.

This is how every exchange goes.

Now I hear a sweet little Arden cry...unusual...so I need to check on the sweetums.