She has always been a talker but recently has ramped up another gear. I can't really describe what she is talking about but it's as if every single thought that enters her head has to leave through her mouth- observations, questions, long rhetorical enquiries about things that MIGHT have happened but didn't and what the consequences would have been (it's a good job we rememebred to shut the car doors Mummy because if not then someone might have got in and driven it away or the rain might hav3e got in or my toy that's in the seat might have fallen out and got lost.....etc"
She expects full participation in this discourse, frequently asks "isn't it mummy" etc and if I fail to respond within a nanosecond the question will be repeated! She also engages any random adult who crosses her path (shop assistants, people in doctors surgery etc) in conversation, which makes me feel awkward at times.
Obviously to a certain extent this is endearing and it's lovely that she wants to chat- but the constant noise is beginning to make me feel panicky and 'crowded'- especially as her younger sister has to compete loudly to get her point across. When driving the car, trying to talk to DH at the weekend or trying to get things ready to go out I often have to say "please stop talking for a minute so I can think/ talk to Daddy" (that usually works for 30 secs if I am lucky)
I'd be very grateful for any ideas on how to teach her to be more selective in her communication and also any views as to whether this is a common thing at her age (5.5).....