We've come a long way, baby!

Bethanie is finally finding her voice. She has been very proficient communicator through sign language which may have slowed down her verbal skills. Thanks to a friend, her daughter and their advice she is adding words daily. Here's the list to date:

Dad, Daddy or Dadda

Mom, Momma
More

Car

Fish (although it really sounds like "ish")

Ball

Bubbles

Baby (always accompanied by its sign)

Crrrr ( cracker)

Ruf, ruf (for Dog)

Hi (very clearly and the only non-shy act she is willing to make)

Uh-oh

At her 12 month appointment she was behind verbally, still drank a bottle, and still enjoyed the pacifier. She will have her 18 month appointment on the 20th and I can proudly say her verbal skills are up, she has gone 1 week without a bottle; however, she still loves the pacifier. In fact, if she sees more than one she will carry as many of them as her little hands will hold and periodically trade which one is in her mouth (she has been seen with as many as four). Two out of three is not bad. Maybe by the next appointment we can convince her that the paci is no longer needed. Yeah right! Any of you who know our Bailee will remember she loved her pacifier passionately too. It won't be easy. Wish us luck! I would love to hear what you have done to deal with a pacifier addiction.