Ben is beginning his long journey with language and it is so fun to watch. As someone who loves words, it is breathtaking to wonder what word will be next. He says Ana (his babysitter); Zora (in his childcare share) mano (Spanish for hand) and Lula (the dog's name). What he doesn't say yet is mama or dada. We are trying to guilt trip him into saying it. Needless to say he is stubborn like his mom. He just won't be pushed. He will say it when he is good and ready. Something tells me that time will coincide with him wanting money.This morning he discovered the bathroom cabinet and QTIPS. He took them out individually and threw them to the ground. Josh tried to insinuate that it was a waste of money. But all I could think of is: Qtip: $1.99; being able to drink my morning coffee in peace: priceless.