When MVJ was a very little girl or maybe even not born yet I learned about baby signing. First of all, it helps babies communicate before they can do so though speech which makes a world of difference for both the baby and the family! Second they are stinkin' the cute when they do it!
When MVJ was about 9ish months old we began teaching her signs. She was not into them. We stopped.
Just the other day, when MVJ was 16 months old, she just randomly started doing the sign for more and saying more. It was so amazing! She was watching and learning that whole time!
Now, I'll be honest, we were totally proud of our little girl until we realized "more" is such a limited word. SLP auntie LC agreed -- you should teach what the kiddo wants more of [i.e. water, snack, sleep (a mom can dream...)].
Soooo, back to the drawing board, we taught MVJ "help please". She was so cute - when she'd get in a pickle or want down or whatever, we'd hear those sweet little words, "Heyp pwease". But then, smart little stinker, MVJ learned that maybe she could do things that she hadn't been able to do before with those magic words. "Help please" so I can get into Daddy's chocolates. "Help please" so I can dig through the garbage. "Help please" so I can color with pen all over.
Yikes! BACK to the drawing board. We're still encouraging "help please", but also make sure she knows that just because she asks nicely and uses her words, Mommy and Daddy have the final say!
Daddy, Mommy, Big Sis, Big Bro, and baby #3!
1 comment:
We have that same problem with "Please"...She just looks so darn cute signing (and now saying) it that it can be hard to resist...
However, I do resist when the please is in connection with asking for ANOTHER cookie, Mommy's iPad, Daddy's Bible (not that we don't want her reading the Bible but she really likes to go through those pages in a not so gentle manor!), the computer mouse, etc, etc...
Ah, the joys of parenting! :)
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