1 Banana, 2 Banana, 3 Banana, 4

It is official, we have our first word. While some may argue that she has been saying "Mama" and "Dada" for a little bit already, it is not always directed at anyone in particular. For example, a little finger and the word "Da" or "Dada" may be directed to Josh, the cat or even a complete stranger. Poor Josh...he just wants to hear his daughter call him Daddy or even Dada but right now everything has been Dada. More often than not, I can get Abby to call me Mama but she will also call me Dada. So we have been writing that off as a fluke.

But last week, we had definite sight and name recognition. Normally after every meal we offer Abigail "dessert". That usually is some type of fruit. Bananas, oranges, applesauce, or whatever I happen to have on hand. More often than not, it is a banana. Since she has been calling everything "da" I will say what the item is. The conversation usually goes like this:

Me: Abigail, want some dessert? How about a banana?

Abigail: Da!

Me: Banana

Abigail: Da!

But we finally had a revelation. The conversation was:

Me: Abigail, want some dessert? How about a banana?
Abigail: Da!
Me: Banana
Abigail: Nana
Me: Banana?

Abigail: Nana

After a small celebratory dance, I told Josh that I think she understands what a banana is. But, like when she turned over for the first time, I like to be sure that things aren't a fluke before I shout from the rooftops that my daughter is a genius. Come on, I know she is so you should too!

Abby and I went to Walmart on Sunday to do some shopping. I was in the food section and walked by the giant table of bananas on my way to get other items. I didn't even go over to get bananas and from the cart I saw a little hand reach up to point. Next thing I hear is "Nana". I look over and sure enough, there are bananas!

So I will be able to regale her with stories of how she didn't really say Mama or Dada first but she sure knew her nanas!