First Words

Owen is 18 months and 2 weeks old, and he has 3 words now.  They are Dada, car and gum.  He can always make me laugh.  Of course, Dada and car are normal first words, but gum has got to be a new one.  Maybe it is not so unusual for a 3rd child who's older siblings ask for gum constantly.  He is not very consistent with Mama, and I only get to hear it when he is experiencing strong emotions (usually of the sad type).  He does really like to chew gum and, when we give him a tiny piece, he is pretty good at not swallowing it.  He can also stack up a bunch of blocks, catch and throw a ball, and jump off the side of the pool to someone.  Sometimes he likes to jump to you when you are not watching or ready.  We always catch him, though.