19/01/14 - communication

I am really surprised with how much of a difference the sign language has made to Ellie. Before  we started, she was always growling and yelling because she couldn't say what she wanted to say. But after only a bit over a week, her mood has improved and she is starting to communicate with us.

No surprises, but her her first sign she picked up was for food! That was followed by drink, play, and thank you. But what has surprised me, is that through teaching her these, she seems to have pick up some verbal speech as well! It might not be clear like most babies, but she can now say car, ta (thank you) and mine. She might have even said Nan the other day. 

I love how clever she is. And so does she. Whenever we respond to her signs she gets really excited, and looks so proud of herself. 

Yet again, Ellie has seen a hurdle and smashed through it. How does she do it?