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Oh, and last week Ivory learned how to say more in sign language. (http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi) She also somewhat knows all done. (http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/f/finish.htm.com/asl101/pages-signs/f/finish.htm) As of 2pm today, she now also says please!! I showed her twice and she repeated! She also showed Grandma & Grandpa. However, she was too "shy" to show Aunt Debi on her chest, but she did say please on Aunt Debi's chest rather then her own. We've only been working on milk, drink, eat, Mama & Dada (http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi) signs for, oh, maybe 8 months? More & please we only did a few times. Go figure!

Oh well, this is one proud, happy momma! Even just a few signs makes interacting and understanding so much clearer. This makes for happier baby, happier mom & dad, and happier anyone else who happens to be around. It eliminates a lot of guessing and fussing. And for those of you who are worried that this will delay verbal development, research proves just the opposite. Also, if you spend more then a few minutes with my daughter you'll quickly learn she has absolutely no problem with vocal skills. Ha!