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Happy Valentine's Day Mommy

J handed me this beautiful picture yesterday, "Happy Valentine's Day, Mommy."
Notice how mommy is smiling and daddy has three eyes! Oh, and Jeremy is the really small one.

Peek-A-Boo

So I've been worrying for a few weeks about Jeremy's language skills. Since J does all the motor-mouthing, Jeremy's communication skills are quite limited -- pointing, shaking his head yes or no, and occassionally screaming when he's not happy.

Bill and I decided to try some one-on-one time with each of them. It was a pleasant surprise last week when I pushed Jeremy around in a grocery cart and he actually did some jabbering.

Friday we jumped in the car to run an errand. I pulled down the rear-view mirror and eyed my baby in the back seat.

Jeremy . . . Jeremy I called. I finally caught his attention and got a big smile in return! Jeremy, I see you!

And Jeremy replied I see you! Crystal clear! And just like that Jeremy went from saying four words -- to saying a three-word-sentence. Wahoo!

Say What?

I've been thinking about my previous post. Jeremy is nearly 18 months old. Shouldn't he be saying more than four words?

So, I've been listening . . .

Just before dinner I asked Jeremy Who stinks?!
J: Jeremy says he's poopy.

At the dinner table I asked Jeremy why he's fussing.
J: Jeremy says he's done and wants to get down.

Later in the evening I asked Jeremy why he's dragging his wubby around.
J: Jeremy says he's tired and wants to go to bed.

Why bother talking?