Sign Time

Lilah's communication and understanding has changed so much in just the last week or two. I can't remember (or read) what I've already mentioned about what she can sign, but she's added a few. Her favorite, of course, is "more," and now uses it anytime she wants something, including non-food things. Jonas was throwing the ball for Shelby (the cat) the other day and Shelby was jumping way up in the air. Lilah was enjoying the show, and was signing more after the jumps. She uses "all done", but usually only after I ask if she is done verbally, she makes the sign, but then signs for more. She's maybe a little confused on its meaning. She does the "eat" sign too, which is gaining popularity. She does a cute little "come here" wiggle of her fingers when she wants the cats to come to her. I called her into the den tonight (she was crawling away from me into the kitchen) and she turned around, and did "come here" back to me. Pretty funny.
She has perfected what I call the floppy fish. In protest, she throws her head back and kicks her legs to get away. Her arms are up in this pose if one is trying to pick her up, or down and thrashing if she's on the ground. I'll see if I can get it on camera.
She also loves to "blow" lights on and off. After my mom, sister, and Jonas worked on this a bit over the last few weeks, she now does it on her own all the time. My favorite is when we walk into a dark room, and I hear her blowing. Pretty cute and she gets a HUGE smile when the lights come on. She's so proud.




Lilah strolling her baby around


Lilah playing patty cake


Lilah blowing the lights and fussing at Shelby


Lilah signing "more" and waving goodbye