New Tricks

"Local Boy Wows Folks With Hidden Talents"


"Ma!"
Startled at such articulation coming from my son who normally sounds like he's learning Arabic, I immediately copied him and put my face next to his. He had my full attention. He has said "Ma" before, and even this time I knew it had no significance, but a mother can hope!
He's been exploring his tongue, sticking it in and out, making new noises and he still loves to hear himself talk. He'll interrupt fussy noises when a certain sound he makes interests him, which is amusing to watch. Two nights ago I dreamed Wilder sang a few lines of a song from church and I keep hoping he'll be an early talker. I know, this would be insanely early and later I'll wish he'd wait much longer before inundating us with constant jabber. But for now, each little step in development seems monumental -even his weight gain.

Wilder first rolled over a week ago. I was reading next to him as he played on the floor and when I looked up he was on his side. He rolled on his back, then swung his legs up and over which pulled him on his side again. I was amazed! And now, we're sharing this little milestone with you!