Starting at about 6 months old, we started teaching some basic sign language to Gunnar. He only knows a few words, but they are extremely helpful in communicating with him, especially now that he has acquired a piercing scream that has Mom and Dad destined for the Miracle Ear. His first word was "more," which he communicated by clapping his hands together. Judging by his belly and cheeks, he uses that word the most. He now actually puts his fingers together instead of clapping, which is the more accurate way of making the sign. His other words are "milk" and "eat." He also waves bye, and though we've tried to teach him "all done," he prefers to scream.
Now, a funny story about his "milk" sign...
Gunnar's bedtime routine consists of me reading a few stories to him in the rocking chair, with the last book being his little prayer book that has a bear on the front. We read the prayer, he kisses the bear goodnight, and then he nurses and goes to sleep. It's very sweet, and I enjoy our cuddle time together. However, the other night, apparently Gunnar was in a hurry. We read our stories and then started on the prayer book. We only made it through 2 pages when he promptly closed the book, kissed the bear, turned around to look up at me and gave me the "milk" sign.
I get the point, dude. Good night. :)
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