BU-BYE

By way of background; at his 18mth check-up we were referred to a specialist because Grayson had exactly 0 words. More specifically he only had 1 sound; "Uhh". It is a very expressive sound and can be varied to fit the situation. Where do you want to go? "Uhh" Would you like some yogurt? "Uhhh".

Theories ranged from ear infections to not needing to (we already have running commentary courtesy of Matts) to developing a new language (gruntese). Needless to say, we have been working on this with Gray. Now he points to everything and wants you to name it. It goes like this; "Banana; uhh. oatmeal; uhh. water; uhh". You get the idea. This week he finally started mimicking a few sounds although Mattson astutely noted "Gray only likes "buh" words".

But, as of today we have a word. That's right; a full-on, understandable, independently generated word. Today was Reed was leaving for work Gray raised his little hand (he does the high school, I'm too cool to really wave, wave) and said Bu-Bye!!!!!

"Bu-Bye"

The little Hun (see below)

In semi-related news; Matts has started training for the Imperial Navy. This entails diving practice (without his lifejacket but with goggles, of course), running around our house doing acrobatics and launching "firepower" at every surface. Gray alternates between being a trainee and "the little hun". Finally, all training MUST be accompanied by the "We are man" song from Disney's Mulan.