Katherine, you
are beginning to talk more and more. It’s fascinating to hear the words you are
picking up (yes, we really need to watch what we are saying!) and how you are
beginning to form sentences with them.
Learning German
and English at the same time, you understand both languages fluently and you
have a very simple system for which language you choose for speaking when we
teach you a word in both languages: in whichever language a word is easier to
pronounce for you. That works!
Some words come
easy, and some words are definitely more difficult still for you to speak. When
we ask you if you can say a word, you may repeat it or you’ll simply say “no” (while
looking at us with a serious look and shaking your head).
You are saying
new words every day, and today was a very special day for that. I heard you say
“Katherine” for the first time. My little baby girl, you are growing up.
You are teaching
me to be a better listener. Even though you are still little, what you have to
say matters. I want you to remember that as you grow up – what you have to say
matters. Speak from your heart and trust you will find the right words to say
what you want to say. I love you always and forever.
