Mom becomes suspicious.

We have been working on different sign language words with Ben over the past few months. Some we have been doing since he was very, very young (like milk).

We have been told by friends and books we have read that often around 9-10 months a baby will begin using signs he has been shown consistently.

As of yet Ben has not done any of the signs we have been consistently using with him. At first I just told myself he was watching and be patient he will do it when he is ready. Then I began to wonder if we were being consistent enough. But now I am beginning to wonder if I am already being duped by my son.

Matt- "Daddy" Ben- Nothing

Matt- "Mommy" Ben- Nothing

It took him approximately 5 days of Matt doing High 5 with him before he started doing it himself. With out any specific help at all he has begun waving good-bye and hello. And out of the blue one day he started giving kisses!

Matt- "High Five" Ben- "High Five"

Matt- "YEAH" Ben- "YEAH"

One must ask herself, "If the boy can do similar hand/mouth actions, why then can he not do the simple sign for milk? or Mommy? Or more?" I could be wrong here, but it feels allot like won't not can't. To add insult to injury my Mom apparently noticed this before I did and yesterday decided it was time to gently let me know, I had come to this realization just the day before! Thanks Mom!