Wearing a Train, at That Age?

We often talk on the show about childhood misunderstandings, and that prompted an email from Chris Montalto, who lives in Santa Rosa, California. Chris writes,

I remember hearing the word vehicle, but not quite getting the meaning right. I thought it simply meant things. So the next morning I told my family that I had laid out all the vehicles I was planning on wearing that day after I changed out of my pajamas.

A matchbox car is dangling all over.

And she adds, I was chagrined by their laughter when they explained my mistake, but I remember the thrill of saying a word I’d never spoken before and feeling oh so grown up.

That’s awesome. I know that feeling.

We’ll take your sweet stories about your language memories.