Signs

We've been showing Millie a few signs for several months now, hoping that she would pick up a few before her verbal language started. Up until now, she hasn't shown much interest in them -- often brushing aside my hands and finding other ways to communicate exactly what she wanted. This week however, she started using the sign for "more" while eating :)! Her sign is slightly modified, but she's clearly associating it with the spoken word "more" and with the idea that it will get her more of what she is eating. She is SO proud of herself when she makes the sign :).

She's been watching much more closely now which means we've got to ramp up OUR signing and learn more! She's made a mild attempt at yogurt and milk, but we have a ways to go on both of those. All are highly motivating and exactly what any good speech therapist would start teaching :).