….than hearing Laina talk. Her first words were da-da and ma-ma a few months ago, but she has now realized that there is more to life than mommy and daddy ;). The words I love hearing the most are baby, tickle, and her version of “Hi Ellie.” She is a little chatter box most days, unless she is in a new environment in which case she tends to quietly observe. We can see that she is a little sponge these days as she is imitating us more than ever, and attempting to say more and more words. When Sam and I have conversations, she repeats certain words that she recognizes. Very cute.