This is about a month late, but I think it’s better late than never to get this up!<\/p>\n
On our drive to the coast a couple of weeks ago, we brainstormed all of the words Liam knows and some of the skills he has up to this point. He amazes us at how fast he learns and picks up on the little things we do. He’s a joy to have around and we’re enjoying him each more every day, especially the days he gets to come to the studio with us. We hope you enjoy the accomplishments of little Liam!<\/p>\n
Verbal Words:
\nup-down = on\/off, up\/down, in\/out
\nmilka milk = milk
\nmomma
\ndadda
\nbabee
\nnum a nums = yummy food
\nduck a duck = motorcycle
\nyallow = yellow
\nbus (He usually says, “Yallow bus,” as a phrase)
\nMa = Maggie
\nMaa (drawn out \/a\/)= Max
\nyep
\now = ouchie
\n\/b\/a or \/p\/a = pacifer (It’s sorta a sound between \/b\/ and \/p\/.)
\nPapa = Grandpa
\ndadow = Shadow (G’pa & G’ma Fast’s dog)
\nairplane
\napple = banana or any fruit really
\na da = all done (usually voiced with the sign)
\naya = water
\npoo-poo
\npee-pee
\nbike
\nbye-bye
\nhellow
\nfishie
\nbook
\npul = pool
\nnano nano= no
\nNel = Janel and Breann
\nUncle
\nAeya = Aaron
\nde ta = Greta
\nhair
\nat = hat
\nhot
\nhot dog
\ndap = Thank you (Voiced with the sign.)
\nbubble
\npurple – He knows the word but hasn’t connected it to the color yet.
\nhand
\nshoes
\nfeet
\nno = nose
\nmou = mouth
\neyes
\nblue
\ncow
\nduck<\/p>\n
A couple phrases we’ve noticed:
\n“Uncle Aeya”
\n“More please”<\/p>\n
Signs:
\nthank you
\nmom
\ndad
\nbird
\nduck
\nplease
\nmore
\nmilk
\ndog
\nall done
\ncat
\nwater
\nchange (as in his diaper)<\/p>\n
Things Liam can do (some of which he really enjoys doing):
\n-help take pictures
\n-follows simple 1 or 2 step directions
\n-identifies features on self and others: mouth, eyes, ears, hand, nose, arm, teeth
\n-get his swim diaper if he knows we’re going swimming
\n-read (He loves to read by himself or with an adult!)
\n-play with Maggie and all over Maggie
\n-bubbles
\n-puzzles
\n-points to nose in response to, “Where is Liam?”
\n-“Me!”
\n-blows on food when it’s hot
\n-will put his face in the water in the swimming pool<\/p>\n
At the moment, he’s learning so many new words each day we can’t tell what they are. We’ll get some current pictures of him up soon! Be on the lookout for some simple videos as well!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"