Reason, logic, and common sense are no longer communication tools. Goofiness and silliness are very effective in both communication and keeping her in a good mood. I feel like I am a clown at a toddlers birthday party in order to communicate more often than not. No reasoning, no arguing, no criticizing just toddler party fun. It is better than feeling sorry for myself or being miserable that is for sure. I think goofiness and silliness is a stress relief valve for being normal in an abnormal situation.