Billy is starting to make sounds that resemble words and it is lots of fun. He is good at “Momma” and “Dada” except he thinks Kevin is momma and I’m the dada. We’ll fix that shortly! Billy can say “key” for kitty, “daw” for dog, and “roar” in a low rumbly voice (this is what a lion says). He waves “bye-bye” really well and his way of saying “all gone” is to put up both hands and wave them. Billy isn’t walking yet, but as soon as he is brave enough, he will take off running.
Ricky is learning how to sound out words and knows a few words by sight. He knows cat and dog and Ricky and Billy, and a few others. Vowels are still tricky, but he amazes us everyday. We were sorting through some boxes and Ricky came over and read the label on one box. He said, “b-o-o-k-s. Book.” The stinker! I wish I could take the credit, but he’s picked this up on his own. Thanks, PBS!