Understanding

When a kid is really little, you talk to them in a pleasant tone but it doesn't matter what you say because they can't understand you.

Until they do.

Poor Alex felt so bad.

Panel 1
Alex: [Cheerful Tone] Aaron, you're messing up my tower!

Panel 2
Alex: He understands words now?!
Leah (who has a brownie on her plate): Oh, yeah.  He understands words now.
Alex: Sorry, Aaron!  I'm sorry!
Aaron: [TANTRUM]