Mama!
Ben said mama! Well, rather, he screeched mama while in a raging fit but he said it nonetheless! Whether or not he meant it is a different story.
I’ve been trying for months to get “mama” into Ben’s vocab. He’s got dadadadada down (again, whether or not he means it is a whole other story, but it is his favorite sound), as well as “papapapapa” and “thhthththththtttttt”. For a month or so, my dad and grandma have gotten him to say it. They’d say, “say mama.” Ben would respond with, “mamamamamama.” But for me? I’ve spent hours repeating, “mama mama mama” to him and in response I get a giant grin. Like, “Yeah, I know you want me to say it, this is why I won’t.” He’s an obstinate child.
However, I think it may have gotten through to him just a little. Last weekend Eric’s friend was over, we were having yet another 4 hour long debate on politics. Eric was holding Ben and, while Ben was obviously enjoying being in the action, it became nursing time. As usual, mini-fusses turned into a full blown, “SOMEONE HELP ME! I’M DYING!” fit within seconds. I looked over at the screaming child and what does he do? Looks me straight in the face, opens his arms and yells, “MAMA!”
And that, my dears, was the coolest moment of my entire life.
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WOOHOO!! Yay Ben! That’s the best feeling in the world! That, and when they look at you and say “I love you” the first time without prompting!
How cool!!
He’s so awesome.
that is totally awesome. I wish Benny could teach Ella to speak. period. She doesn’t seem to make any real noises except for when she’s crying. Oh well, I best learn to enjoy the silence (ohh, DM is now in my head) cuz I know she’ll be a talker when she’s older.
Awh. Those are the things I’m looking forward to most.