The Van Buskirk Tribune

I have waited eight long months to hear my child call me "Mama." On this first day of August, this wonderful word came from my daughter's mouth. "Mama." At first, I thought she was just babbling. She has been babbling all sorts of things for about two weeks now, mainly just "baa baa." When she first said it, I made a big deal, smiling, praising, and giving her lots of attention. She smiled, waited a second, then said it again. I made a big stink once more, how could I not? :)

Then, a little while later, I went to put her down for a nap. Our nap time routine includes singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." While singing, she put her hand on my cheek and said "Mama."

I am over the moon! This one word has never been so sweet.