I've spent months (seven months actually) trying to get a reaction from Madame. The first couple of months I got nothing. Then I was able to get a smile and eventually laughter, which is very satisfying (and addictive on my part). She recognizes people, songs we sing to her, favorite toys; but the most of a reaction we can get is some squeals of happiness and some kicking. No amount of waving, clapping or "Give me a smooch" gets the appropriate, reciprocated response.
And then yesterday it finally happened. We were hanging out playing, and I clapped to her. She looked at me, took a second, and did it back. Needing to make sure it wasn't a fluke, we did it a bunch of times the rest of the day and let me tell you, it was pretty awesome. When she speaks her first word I'm probably going to completely freak out.
Yay for you guys! Now you have to teach her "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."
It's funny to see you call your daughter Madame, because that's what I all my daughter when I am at Annoyed, one step below Pissed. When she hears Madame, she knows it's time to get her feet off the dining room table/stop chewing her hair/cease whatever somewhat disgusting offense she is committing at the moment.
Posted by: Chris | March 10, 2005 at 06:07 AM