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First/New Words
It's been a while since I've felt compelled to lay down any anecdotes. After all, explosive poop, teething, and sleep deprivation stories can be fascinating and entertaining, but after a while, the novelty fades. So, I've been waiting for something new. It might have taken a few weeks, but Scout never fails - she's started mouthing new and exciting words, a step up from cooing, and in a language only she and I can understand.
The first couple I attribute to accidental discovery of what happens when you keep cooing but open and close your mouth. We got a resounding "bayaah" and a "dooh." Since our dog's name is Mr. Bailey, we just assumed she was referring to him. He is by far more interesting than either me or the wife, at least to the little one. So, now we refer to him as Bayaah the Dooh instead of Mr. Bailey the Dog. After being trumped in importance and attention over the past 8 months, I think he's just glad we're still referring to him at all.
For the past week or so, the word of choice has been a very boisterous and serious "BWAH." We've noticed she really only uses this one in times of dismay, like diaper changes, bed time, getting dressed, and going into the car seat. But her furrowed brow lets me know there's something behind this word, so I've taken the liberty of interpreting it based on different situations.
Getting a diaper change BWAH
"For the love of moses, how hard can this be?! My junk is tiny! Wipe me down, wrap me up, and get me back to Bayaah the Duh!"
Getting dressed BWAH
"HOLY BREAST MILK! Why can't you just get my arms in there!"
Eating solids BWAH
"Why don't you taste this stuff?! That's right, it does taste just like it smells, imagine that."
Going to bed BWAH (might be a bit biased)
"Dearest father, I miss you when I sleep and dread the idea that you might not be there in the morning. Please give me caffeine so that I too can stay awake."
That's just a sampling, and there's more words coming out everyday. I'm sure this is all just leading up to the day that she will exclaim with vigor and in perfectly articulated English "Dad, you're super duper!" Then again, I may be a little biased.
The first couple I attribute to accidental discovery of what happens when you keep cooing but open and close your mouth. We got a resounding "bayaah" and a "dooh." Since our dog's name is Mr. Bailey, we just assumed she was referring to him. He is by far more interesting than either me or the wife, at least to the little one. So, now we refer to him as Bayaah the Dooh instead of Mr. Bailey the Dog. After being trumped in importance and attention over the past 8 months, I think he's just glad we're still referring to him at all.
For the past week or so, the word of choice has been a very boisterous and serious "BWAH." We've noticed she really only uses this one in times of dismay, like diaper changes, bed time, getting dressed, and going into the car seat. But her furrowed brow lets me know there's something behind this word, so I've taken the liberty of interpreting it based on different situations.
Getting a bath BWAH
"I've worked so hard for this odor, much like Bayaah the Duh gets when he rolls in poop and dead animals in the backyard after he's had a bath. Let's just skip tonight's bath."Getting a diaper change BWAH
"For the love of moses, how hard can this be?! My junk is tiny! Wipe me down, wrap me up, and get me back to Bayaah the Duh!"
Getting dressed BWAH
"HOLY BREAST MILK! Why can't you just get my arms in there!"
Eating solids BWAH
"Why don't you taste this stuff?! That's right, it does taste just like it smells, imagine that."
Going to bed BWAH (might be a bit biased)
"Dearest father, I miss you when I sleep and dread the idea that you might not be there in the morning. Please give me caffeine so that I too can stay awake."
That's just a sampling, and there's more words coming out everyday. I'm sure this is all just leading up to the day that she will exclaim with vigor and in perfectly articulated English "Dad, you're super duper!" Then again, I may be a little biased.
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