Iris is highly vocal around us. Most of it is a language of her own, but a few words do resemble words in English. Her first word appears to be "Yeah," which is generally accompanied by vigorous nodding of the head and is frequently context-dependent. She has also used a word that sounds a lot like "Daddy," (it figures), and a word that sounds like "Kitty-Cat" - "Ah-Gee-Gee-Gah!" Our cats, by the way, give her a wide berth. When eating, she makes noises that sound like the 'yummy sound' from the movie Young Frankenstein.
Charles and I have made regular attempts to teach her sign language, since that can help her communicate with us before her vocal abilities are sufficiently developed. Looks like she MAY understand the sign for "drink" - but it does not have the same effect as if we say "bottle."
Deb
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