Words!

 I have faith, Succotash.

This weekend you started saying "hi!" You even said it in a voicemail to Nana and Granpa.

Also this weekend, you said "baa baa baa" when we were discussing a sheep, you said "bye" to Miss Ruth, you said "Ba" when indicating a ball and also a balloon. You have said "Tuh" while pointing to a towel. And you are signing for "help" all the time when you need it, though you sometimes have to be reminded to do so.

You: ARRRRRGGGHHH!

Me: Do you need help? Help?

You: *desultorily makes sign for help*

Me: Okay. 

You consistently say "woof woof woof" when we look at or talk about dogs. You make the "more" sign when you want nursing, which is pretty much all the time. Stressed out? Nursing! Tired? Nursing. Wanting snuggles? Why not nursing? How about if you're feeling good? Nursing! Quick snack? Nursing. Thirsty? Nursing. Bored? Definitely nursing, plus book. 

Also your babbling is sounding very much more like speech. Instead of "buh buh buh" we are hearing "ish blah bither? Thuh thuh. Bla?"

You also like to point at stuff and say "this!" or "that!" Which can also be "dot," when pointing to the polka dot on the sheets. 

All of which is to say that I have faith in you. I always do.