Real words

William is a walking, talking little man these days. Although he took his first steps two and a half months ago, I would say he officially started walking last week. And now there's no stopping him!!

He is also quite the chatter box. Of course, you can't understand anything he says, but he has important things to say. He looks at you with intense expression and holds up his hand as if he has a great proclamation to make. But, today he melted my heart with one simple word.

William stood in front of me, arms outstretched, fussing for me to pick him up. I scooped him up and he snuggled right in with a big hug and said, "Mommy!"