Xander-English Dictionary

Grandpa Charles has now independantly confirmed what Jake and I were afraid was wishful thinking on our part: Xander has real words and knows how to use them!  They do require a bit of careful translation, however, for those not fluent in baby talk:

Maaaa*! = I am feeling a wee bit parched, and I would like to have some warmed milk immediately- IMMEDIATELY!

Dadada = Dad!  I love you, let's play.

Ah-o = Otto

Bids = Blitz

Mama= Mom!  I love you, is there anything to eat around here?

{clicking tongue} = I am hungry and would like to eat what you are eating, or anything else I can find to put in my mouth.

Baa= Balls are so totally awesome- see mine?  Let's play!

Bobcat = Bobcat  (Not sure how it is that he got this one, but he parroted it perfectly after hearing us talking about the animals.... surprised the heck out of us, and he hasn't said it since)

Na = Bananas are really fun to eat- and they taste good too- are there more?


Xander also is getting good at signing "All done" and "Pick me up" and still has his "Yes" face but hasn't really mastered "More" or "Please" or other signs yet.

More to come... I'm sure!