Caede learned a new word!!

[Guest guest]

Ok I am super excited about this and only y'all will understand why! Other

people seem confused as to why I am so very excited! Our 14 month old has up

until recently not spoken at all- only the occasional random " da " or " ma " , but

mostly only gurgles and raspberries. (he LOVES blowing raspberries! Spits

everywhere. Gross.) Just last week he started using his first " word " (one that

he repeats and that is always referring to the same thing) He says " dah " when he

sees our dog, or a cat, or a squirrel... any animal, really. He really loves

animals. We have been working extensively with him with signing and saying words

at the same time, and today, when I said " Where is the ball? " and signed the

words for " where " and " ball " , he looked around, walked over to his big red ball,

and picked it up!! I almost had a heart attack! He did it a few more times

before he got tired of the game. The big deal for me was that now I actually

know that he can UNDERSTAND

what I'm trying to say to him! Language has never seemed to mean a thing to

him, and this makes me feel like we are actually making some progress!! So

heartening. Just wanted to share what a proud Mommy I am right now! Hope

everyone has a great weekend!!!!

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(mother of Gracie, 2, and Caede, 14months)