The Great Communicator

It is only 8:30 a.m. and it has already been a fairly monumental day. Olivia did the sign for more this morning when she was out of banana pieces. This is the second sign language sign she has learned; the other one is for milk or bottle. I am very happy because I have been doing these signs for several months. It is rewarding to see that the work is paying off. The other exciting event happened just as I was coming inside from checking the sprinklers, and I heard her saying "Mama". Now she has said this before, but this is the first time that it wasn't just "mamamamama". It actually sounded like she was calling for me. I have to admit, it made me feel all warm inside like a batch of freshly baked brownies (now I sound like some Hallmark commercial).