Philosophical Monday: The New-New Controversy – The First Word
Okay, why come nobody told me that there is always a little controversy surrounding baby’s first word. While in the womb, Betty was told by her mother who was sick of carrying her around after 37 weeks, that her first word had betta be “mama” — you know in compensation for my pain.
But a few weeks ago, she started saying “Dada” quite clearly, which was fine, b/c at that point I was excited to hear her say anything that I could actually understand. Then she started saying “Mama” quite clearly. Only thing is, we don’t think she knows what either means. She kind of babbles “dada” over and over again when she sees either of us in the morning or when she’s particularly happy and excited. Then when she’s upset, she fusses and says, “mama!” in this really put-upon whine.
So I’m refusing to mark either down as her first word. Still, I’m wondering how other parents ruled or plan to rule on the first word. Lemme know in the comments.
By-the-by, my blogumns are going to be super-short and to-the-point this week, because of visiting in-laws, travel and what-not. So if you like the new writing style, don’t tell me, b/c the old one will be back in full effect next week.
In the record you can distinguish between fake first word and intentional first word. When she uses a word on purpose
I love that! First intentional word. Yes, that's what I'll say!
In the record you can distinguish between fake first word and intentional first word. When she uses a word on purpose
I love that! First intentional word. Yes, that's what I'll say!
have you guys seen modern family? There's a gay couple who has an adopted baby on the show, and she utters her first word, and must to their dismay, her first word is 'Mama!'
Modern Family e.g., my new favorite show is hilarious and that episode when Lilly kept saying "Mama" had me crying!
That's one of my favorite episodes. Though throughout it, I was having serious reservations about them raising an Asian-American daughter. It was like, "Really, you can't get through a dinner w/ an Asian doctor w/o insulting her. Ya'll need a workshop or something."
have you guys seen modern family? There's a gay couple who has an adopted baby on the show, and she utters her first word, and must to their dismay, her first word is 'Mama!'
Modern Family e.g., my new favorite show is hilarious and that episode when Lilly kept saying "Mama" had me crying!
That's one of my favorite episodes. Though throughout it, I was having serious reservations about them raising an Asian-American daughter. It was like, "Really, you can't get through a dinner w/ an Asian doctor w/o insulting her. Ya'll need a workshop or something."
If it makes you feel better, I have been told that Dada tends to come first because it is easier to say. Sekou actually said something that sounded like "uncle" first. I suspect that is because my brother is our "manny." Just wait until she says "I love you too." Then you won't give a damn who she is saying it to!
I seriously can't wait for that. I mean seriously…
If it makes you feel better, I have been told that Dada tends to come first because it is easier to say. Sekou actually said something that sounded like "uncle" first. I suspect that is because my brother is our "manny." Just wait until she says "I love you too." Then you won't give a damn who she is saying it to!
I seriously can't wait for that. I mean seriously…