Communication, Iddle Style

Gahk--it means to look at something, there are very slight variations that mean "dog," "cat" and "car" although today he said "Cah" when talking about a car and he says "dug" sometimes for dogs. Gahk is really his go to word when he doesn't feel like thinking too hard before he gets his thought out.

Chuh Chuh-- "Choo Choo" he LOVES them

Wuhtidis--"what is this" We hear this a alot. Sometimes it is shortened to "dis" accompanied by a pointing little finger

wuhsdat? -- this means he hears something and is asking what it is

Ahtch -cracker or any other food he sees or wants

Haht -- "hot" he points to things that we've told him are hot like coffee mugs, electric cords, candles, etc. and lets us know that he knows they are "hot." Today, his little grilled cheese roly poly was still warm when I gave it to him and he pointed at it and told me "haht."

Gego- Guero our dog

Mama--either of us, but he's starting to say Dada too and pointing at me more when he says Mama. Today he said "Disismama" about me and I just about died. Seriously, a child will make you learn the meaning of "and I just melted" more than any crush will. Except of course Bradley.

Pbbbbt --he makes this sound after he poots and then he laughs. Don't ask me where he got it because I won't tell you.....

"Oooo"--any big animal. It started with cows as his version of "moo" and now it just means big animal. Horses, giraffes, elephants...

Ah ah --monkeys or any other ape.

pa pa pa --fish because of the "sound" they make with bubbles. I taught him this and it stuck. He seriously loves animals and really pays attention when they come up.

Caw Caw --birds--either when he sees one or hears one

Eee Eeee-- whales or dolphins, he would probably say it for sharks or other gray fish, but I can't say for sure. He learned it while we were watching a special on Nature.

bye bye --"bye bye" Blowing kisses and/or waving means this too. My son, the star...

mmmmmmm --he sees something he wants to eat

Up --he wants up in a chair, his stroller, the car, etc. "if you would please put me where I am pointing, I would greatly appreciate it" is really what it means.

Wah -- "wow" He says this at times that may seem random, but remember, everything is new to him and what may apear to simply be a lighted sign, book shelf or wire rack is actually a feat of design as far as he's concerned.

Dipe --"diaper" He will go get one out of the package if I ask him to. Then he remembers what's next and we play chase.

Schahtch-- "shoes" He's working hard on this one and I suspect it will be "Shootch" before long.

Ooohhhhh Ta! OH! -- Roll Tide Roll! This is done with hands up high and fingers wiggling...one guess who taught him that....yes Daddy and Katie, we are working on Hotty Toddy!

Ohhhh --this can simply mean "oh" or with a head shake it can mean "no thank you, I would not like those peas right now"

He signs a lot too with little signs he's made up. my favorite is when he either hears or wants to hear music; he bends his little arms and shakes his fists by his face. It was his first dance move and I just love it with all my heart. If he notices a flower, he leans forward and sniffs really hard and then points. He sticks out his tongue and pretends to brush his teeth when it's time to brush his teeth before bed. Another sign is banana, but we taught him the real one for that, he didn't make it up.

He can point to his eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair, tongue, feet and toes. And yours if you ask him to. He will also point out trees.

He gives the very sweetest kisses--on the cheek please!

He pats and rubs our shoulders if he can ever reach them. Like if I'm squatting down picking up crayons or something. Then when you look over at him, he is smiling so sweetly. He just wanted to give a pat.

He tries to make music on little bottles like he's in a jug band. It's ridiculously cute.

He says "ahhhh" after he takes a sip of a drink with a satisfied smile.

He's learned that chewing with your mouth closed is something to be very proud of and that if you say "mm mmm mm" while you do it you can often get somebody to join you and tell you what a good job you are doing.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some but is't after nine p.m. so I am therefore quite exhausted. I would love to hear how any of the little ones in your life are letting you know what's on their minds!
Pictures to come soon!

Love, Elizabeth