What we hoped for was that eventually she'd talk to us about things she wanted to happen. Well, these last two weeks it started happening. She's got milk, bath, more, finished, eat, drink, night night, and elephant (of course!) all in her little grasp, using them all to express preference. In the morning we come downstairs and ask, "Do you want to play or eat?" and she'll sign which one she wants to do depending upon whether she's hungry yet or not. After eating a bit, we ask, "Do you want more or are you finished?" and she tells us more, finished or drink. Less whining. Less tears. It's nice. She's got control but within the limited choices we give her. It makes for a happy kid, which makes for a happy us.For lack of a photo of her signing, instead here's a baby pool butt shot. Because... well, it makes me smile.
