Look Who's Talking

This past weekend, Aurelia started saying "Dada". We're not entirely certain she is referring to Ben when she says it, but it's still pretty exciting. She started saying "Mama" on October 31st, and I've pretty much come to terms that "Mama" to her is synonymous with "boob milk" or "Feed me".

Last week, she also started shaking her head from side to side. To be honest, we found it a little strange, and were concerned that maybe there was something wrong with her eyes, or maybe something else. But since Sunday, we've started thinking that she is actually telling us "no". Today, she refused to eat, and when I put the spoon in front of her, she refused to open her mouth and shook her head.

These developments may not sound like much, but now I know, that, to first-time parents, these are all tiny miracles. It is truly a wonder to realize that this is the same little being that lived inside me those nine (ten) months, that came out an immobile ball. She is quickly becoming more of a little person everyday.