Speaking our Language

We've enjoyed the sounds of happy babbling for months now, but the past few weeks those sounds have turned into something recognizable. All of a sudden, Collins has actual words to say...

Right now she's a little sponge- soaking up every word, sound, and gesture that surrounds her. It's fascinating to watch her make the connections. She now barks when she sees a dog, blows when she sees a candle, and whines and expects a snack when we pass a sample station at Harris Teeter (called out...sad, but true).

Up until this point, I have felt like our most important job as parents has been to provide safety and security for Collins. But now I feel pressure to be good teachers and to help her learn everything she possibly can- and at this point at least- it feels like the sky is the limit. Exciting stuff!