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Milestone: First Syllables

This morning Scott was sitting at the table eating breakfast and I was putting on my shoes. Soren was crawling on the floor, trying to butt his head against on of the table legs, I imagine. Then, suddenly, he looked up and said, "Ba ba ba ba ge ge." It was the most distinct syllables in a row he has ever made. Scott broke into a huge grin and said, "Those are human noises!" Soren smiled at him and slipped back into his ever-persistent weird coughing noise. But he's definitely growing and developing!

Now, he's sitting right next to me, eating corn pops. Actually, he just cleared them all away--you clever boy--and is banging on the table for more. I love the way he can interact with me and the world! Here comes more food!

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