Learning For Us All

Natalie is just starting to talk! I honestly have no idea where she comes up with some of the things she says.  There are a few phrases and words that she has hung on to but a lot of words are a one time thing.  All of a sudden she will say something new but it is very clear as to what it is she is trying to say.  One of her favourite phrases is (with fingers to her mouth) "Hmmm, Let's see.....Aha!"  It is absolutely adorable and makes me laugh everytime.  She has to point out every little thing to us!  She loves the trees and makes sure we see every pivot we can!  Then there are the cows!  Her excitement for cows is unbelievable!  Whenever we drive by them she asks for more.  When she says 'cow' it comes out as 'how' followed by a little 'mooo'!  The other day I was trying to get her to actually say 'cow'.  I proceeded by saying, "Natalie it's cow. C-c-c-cow."  She looks at me, covers her mouth and replies with three little fake coughs.  I looked her and said "No, mommy isn't coughing".  It was hilarious!  Her latest animal noise is a frog.  She rocks forward with each noise and says 'ibbit, ibbit'!  

When she sees something interesting or she wants to get our attention it is always "Wook, wook."  It doesn't stop until we give her a name for what she is pointing to only to be followed by another curious "wook, wook."  Then we have our goodbyes!  These are very important and must be said often, including when leaving the room!  It's always "Bye, See Ya!"  Followed by a little wave.  

I love watching her grow and that includes  listening to her work on her speech!  I can not wait until we can have conversations.  She tries as it is but I know it will be much better when it is understandable!