If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands!

"If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands!" This is the song that comes to mind when I look at P lately. She is responding to "拍手", and that sends her into a frenzy of shake head plus clap plus super happy smile. Her aunt told me the English version of "clap hands" don't work for her, only the Chinese one works. Hopefully, with me and my mom speaking to her on mandarin, that will give her a head start in the language.

P has also uttered her 1st word on Friday. Brought her to the playground where a couple of kids were playing soccer, she pointed to the soccer ball and said "ball ball"! I was totally amazed and showered her with praises. To ensure it wasn't a fluke, I brought her away from the group for about 10 min, and then went back. Same thing happened, she pointed and said "ball ball".

It's such a joy witnessing all her milestones. She's becoming super responsive, charming to strangers (but they can't carry her), and motor skills improving with each passing day. Nowadays she is more daring to let go of her support when standing. Handed her 2 toys at Toys R Us yesterday, and she held one in each hand and stood unsupported for a good 1 min. Really proud of her, and can't wait to see her 1st step!