When our first grandchild, Taylor, was between 2 and 3 yrs old, we were concerned that he didn't speak much. One day as our daughter, Abby was getting ready to leave our place, she said, "Taylor bring me your shoes--it's time to go home." No response. After the third time, Taylor put his hands on his hips and said "Abby, I can't hear you!" We about died trying not to laugh! (He didn't want to leave GrMa and GrPa's) That was when we realized he could speak just fine if he had something to say!!