Children Talking
These days, we get awakened to the dulcet tones of Baby Callum sitting up going "Bah Bah Bah Bah Bah Bah Bah." Its hard to show the different inflections he uses, but as the only word he knows at the moment is "Bah" or something that sounds like "Hwaht", there's not much vocabulary currently going on. The second sound always comes out when he's trying to get your attention, or he is wondering what the hell is going on. The "Bah"s can be either about something incredibly funny, at which he'll laugh and giggle, particularly with Anth, or they can be serious and he'll screw up his face or squint.
Ethan is currently staying at Grandma's place. When we did our evening check in, Grandma told me how polite Ethan had been. We do try to teach him good manners, with "Please" and "Thank You" considered important in our vocabulary with him. As long as he doesn't repeat some of the other phrases I come out with, its good. His favourite word at the moment seems to be "Actually" as in, "Actually Dad, I know that if we go to Movie World, we'll have a really good time" or "That chocolate is actually meant for me, not Aidan or Mummy." Of course, this would always be responded with "No son, its for Dad."
Aidan remains the most unique of our conversational children. I took him to the shops this evening, and every conversation with strangers began "Will you be here tomorrow?" Its bizarre the reactions you get from people. 9 out of 10 will respond with "No, I won't be here tomorrow" but there will always be one who just looks at him like he's a freak, until they realise that oops, he is a bit freaky! You've got to love Special Needs children as levellers in our society. I think that the fact that he's so friendly, and always approaches people with a smile, keeps them on side.
Ciao for Now, Talking it up Angry Dad.
Ethan is currently staying at Grandma's place. When we did our evening check in, Grandma told me how polite Ethan had been. We do try to teach him good manners, with "Please" and "Thank You" considered important in our vocabulary with him. As long as he doesn't repeat some of the other phrases I come out with, its good. His favourite word at the moment seems to be "Actually" as in, "Actually Dad, I know that if we go to Movie World, we'll have a really good time" or "That chocolate is actually meant for me, not Aidan or Mummy." Of course, this would always be responded with "No son, its for Dad."
Aidan remains the most unique of our conversational children. I took him to the shops this evening, and every conversation with strangers began "Will you be here tomorrow?" Its bizarre the reactions you get from people. 9 out of 10 will respond with "No, I won't be here tomorrow" but there will always be one who just looks at him like he's a freak, until they realise that oops, he is a bit freaky! You've got to love Special Needs children as levellers in our society. I think that the fact that he's so friendly, and always approaches people with a smile, keeps them on side.
Ciao for Now, Talking it up Angry Dad.
posted by Wes at 11:09 pm
5 Comments:
Actually....Toby went through a spell with that one! Just look at Aidan's face - you can't help but love him.....
he is obviously the smartest and most fabulous baby in the world!!! lol
Very smart and eloquent. Takes after Dad. Angry Dad.
Lisa
I had one at that age that INSISTED on introducing our whole tribe to every stranger we'd encounter. I loved it, but we certainly got some raided eyebrows.
Angry Dad, this is an appeal from a woman with aging eyes. Could you, would you, please change your template? The black on white thing certainly makes a statement but it is so hard to read. And I love to read you but it should not be a "squinty" experience.
It is sad when a little friendliness catches people off guard! I am glad that your son has the gift to make others smile! :)
And blah, blah, blah to Callum! Those ARE real words you know!
Carrie
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