First Words!

This milestone has been kind of interesting because Jack's just didn't one day come out and say something. His babbling has just progressed over time. He babbled mamamamama for the longest time but I never really felt like he was calling me mom (as much as I would have like that to be true). So, much to my dismay, I can't claim his first word to me mom.

But for the past few weeks he has clearly been saying Dada! As you know, Christian is Jack's favorite person on the planet and he's very obsessed with him. So it was only natural he say that first. In the beginning we weren't sure but then it became unmistakable - Jack would look at Christian and and say Dada or chase after him calling out Dada Dada!! It was actually really awesome for Christian and so amazing for us to hear. So for the record, Jack's official first word was DADA!!

But alas, my day has FINALLY come! On Sunday, Jack clearly called out to me and said those beautiful words that every mother longs to hear! He wanted me to pick him up so he looked at me and said Mama, clear as day! I was so happy I scooped him up and planted a big wet one on his cheeks. And he hasn't stopped since....he says it constantly as if he knows I will rush right over and pick him up. That's ok with me - I can listen to it all day.

So folks, there you have it...Dada first and Mama second. Doesn't bother me one bit - this is definitely one time that I am happy to come in second place.