Welcome to the world of talking! Annabelle has found her voice. Last week she really started chattering all the time. I know she thinks she is telling us all about what she's learning and seeing and about her day and her friends. However, as all mothers know, I can't understand anything! She has been getting really loud lately. As if we can't hear her talking to us.........Annabelle has started saying some things we can understand and she can recognize several things. For myself (because my memory is that of a ninety year old) and for Annabelle to look back on one day I thought I would share her accomplishments.
THINGS ANNABELLE CAN RECOGNIZE:
1. Tummy
2. Tongue (she loves this one)
3. Head
4. Teddy Bear
5. Giraffe
6. Turtle
7. Kolby, Max and Sam
8. Phone
9. Ball
10. Socks
THINGS ANNABELLE CAN SAY:
1. Mama
2. Dada
3. Bye
4. Hey
5. Obe (Kolby)
6. Ma sa (Max and Sam, as they are one thing to her. We tend to always say their names together.)
7. Outsi (Outside)
8. Yay!!! While clapping
I swear she she has tried to say turtle and bubble, but it is unconfirmed. I have also been trying to teach her where her nose is for a while, but no luck. Last night and tonight it almost looked like she was reaching to touch her nose when I asked where it was so maybe she is finally getting it. I have also tried to teach her the sign for more. We started around the 6 month mark. However, when Annabelle wants more she says loudly......MAMA! Yes ma'am, Annabelle. Lol! Annabelle has also discovered how to shake her head. Every time you ask her something she says no by shaking her head. She is such a doll and I am such a lucky mama. Could I have asked for anything better???? Never. XOXO
