I think one day soon I will start talking. I already understand a lot of words, like “ball” and “bath” and “cat” and “Mum”. But it’s hard to say the words, so most of the time I don’t. Sometimes I just use sign language instead.

But I have been practising words more and more. My favourite new word is “OFF!” This is what happens to the light when I press the light switch. It’s also what happens to my shoes when I come inside the house. It’s very useful and it’s also fun to say out loud.

I also like playing with Dad’s ear or my own ear and saying “ear”. I like to talk about the drink that Mum and Dad always have, which is called “tea”. They also have another drink called “coffee”. I said this today and Mum was very impressed! And in the fruit shop, I pointed to the bananas and said “banaban” to Dad. He was very impressed too. But they will really be impressed if I learn to say “on” when I turn the light on…