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German for first words.
First words of my children over the first couple of years of life.
Oliver
Dada
Began as Dadadadadada. Had shortened to Dada and can mean any person Oliver is trying to talk to, or get their attention.
Mama
Began as Mamamamama. Shortened to Mama. Is becoming more common place as Oliver recognizes that we have different titles.
Uh-oh
Definitely picked up from Mom and Dad every time we dropped something. Used anytime Oliver drops food or a toy on the floor.
Meow
Originally pronounced
BE-ow
when M's were still tricky. Recently sounds more and more like meow. Oliver also says meow to dogs.
Grandpa
Sounds like
G-pa
or
G-da
All Done
Recent declaration at meals or snacks. Usually includes raising his arms over his head.
No
Very recent. Sounds like
Mo
right now. Coincides with head shaking
no
for any question asked. Oddly, at the moment, there's no nodding for
yes
.
Tiffany
Dada
Began as Dadada. Has recently changed to Daddy.
Mama
Began as Mama. Has changed to Mommy.
What's That?
Sounds like:
Wha Dat?
Will point to everything and ask this.
I did it!
Sounds like:
I di it!
Says anytime she does something herself.
Grandpa
Sounds like:
Gan-pa.
Totoro
Totoro. Tiff loves Totoro. Who doesn't though.
Skeleton
Comes out as
teliton
. Kid loves Halloween.
Spooky
Her S's aren't the strongest yet and it sounds like
pookie!
She also usually makes a spooky face to go with it.