All of a sudden, as in literally overnight, words have become real.

Seemingly gone are the super cute Bubba pronunciations and in their place are the correct, big girl pronunciations.

When did entephant become elephant?

And why? Why I ask you? Why must she grow up and learn all about things like correct pronunciation? I want to hear that cute little high-pitched voice mispronouncing words for a little longer. Okay, you’re right. A lot longer.

Excuse me while I vacate myself to video her every waking moment for fear I may miss one of these little changes.

Which are not little changes.