Wordless Wednesday – I have a name!

by Cheryl, posted on November 24th, 2010 in Wordless Wednesday

X has said “DaDa” for a long time. He still says it, which is funny, because the other two skipped over it and just said Daddy.

X doesn’t make the “ee” sound. He says “bird” and not “birdie.” “Dog” and not “doggie.”

Really, he doesn’t say much we understand.

Which is frustrating. For all of us.

Especially because he didn’t call me anything at all.

When he woke up in the morning or after his nap, he’d just yowl until I came in to get him. If he wanted me any other time, he’d just come over and grab my hand or shout abada! or deh! deh! at me.

But just in the past week, he has decided to call me something.

I never thought I’d be so excited – to be known as “Baba.”

He will point outside and yell “aht!” and I will say, “out?” and he will reply “Baba!” because he wants me to go with him.

He’s very pleased with this development. VERY pleased.

As am I.

Anyone can be Mommy.

But me? I’m Baba.

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61 Responses to “Wordless Wednesday – I have a name!”

Lori @ In Pursuit of Martha Points Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:59 am

Awwwwww!!!!

Awwwwnesss!!

And Baba is EXCELLENT!

I’m quite satisfied.

And you know, next to you, I’m the opinion that counts most.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
What’s funny is he’s never had a bottle, so he came up with this on his own! Clearly a genius, right?

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Nichole Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 2:07 am

With a face like that, he could call me anything!
Congratulations on his progress…I know firsthand how amazing that feels!
He is such a doll.

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Here’s hoping for continued progress!

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Dana @ Bungalow'56 Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 2:14 am

That is one of the cutest scrunchiest faces I’ve seen in a long time. Just want to pinch those cheeks. I’m channelling my nana in these moments.
Dana

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Aw, thanks! He is just as squishy as he looks, too!

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Renee Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 8:33 am

He’s so cute! Isn’t it exciting and a relief when they finally name you?!

Just got my first “Gramma” today. So I’m having delight shivers too!

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
A HUGE relief. It’s like he’s finally acknowledging my existence! lol

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angela Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:34 am

Hi Baba! He is such a sweet pea
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
He really is. Except when he’s not.

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Sara Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:53 am

Baba is perfection! How exciting.

Pie is all over dada, but mama no sir. She does the same thing as X…just wanders over if she wants me.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
He actually prefers me, but apparently, since I’m always available, he hadn’t found it necessary to actually name me.

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Jen Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 10:31 am

That is so cute.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Thank you! I think so too.

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TheKitchenWitch Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:08 am

I think the name Baba is perfectly wonderful! Happy for you both.

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Thank you. I’m sure he’ll be calling me other not-so-cute things soon enough..

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Aliza Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:12 am

Love it!!!!

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Thanks, Aliza! xo

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Rebekah C Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:15 am

Aww, that is just so cute! It’s like you get your own special name!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Yes. I’m no ordinary mama! lol

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Jill Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:25 am

Yay for Baba!! Blake called my mom “Bag-a-low” for a looong time. It was kind of sad when she became “Grandma”
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Bagalow? Hysterical! It is sad when they pronounce everything correctly. I mean, it’d be bad if they were still calling it “pisghetti” when they were 23, but still!

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Shell Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Baba? Well, at least you have a name. Our oldest refused to say dada or any form of it for a long time. He could speak in sentences but would just laugh when my husband would try to get him to say it. And I laughed too b/c I’m mean like that.

I have heard of blog scraping. Guess I should change, too.

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
HA! Kids are just twisted, aren’t they? It starts at a very young age. And don’t think hubs hasn’t enjoyed X not calling me anything..

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joann Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Hey I’ve been lurking faithfully! Just, silently.

what can I say? I have a soft spot for crazy babas.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
You poor thing! There’s nothing worse than feeling nauseous all the time. I do not miss that at ALL! Pretty soon you’re going to have another squishy creature. I’m thinking pink!

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joann Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I am hoping for pink. I mean, we have to even out the playing field. Who will watch Pride and Prejudice with me?
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Girls are so fun. Except for The Drama. That’s not so fun at all.
Anne Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

Baba, that’s wonderful! I loved those years with my girls. In the last few days the girls keep asking me to talk how they used to talk when they “were little girls.” I loved the way the R was a W – there was something so darn cute about that. I miss it. Enjoy your Baba days. They won’t last long!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
My daughter used to pronounce “car” like “cow.” Then she stopped doing it and I didn’t notice exactly when it happened. I feel like I missed out on a big milestone!

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Jen {Tiny Oranges} Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

That’s so funny! BOTH myself and my daughter are known as “Baba” to my baby. Must be a fun one for them to say! But she definitely saves it to refer to one of us .
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
We are VERY lucky to get such a special name!!

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Mad Woman behind the Blog Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 1:59 pm

So very cute…and what a cutie pie.
Maddy said Dada first but now her favorite word is Mommy and it ain’t all that. Especially at 3am! and again at 5am and then when Daddy wants her to brush her teeth.

But the sweet words…oh. It will break my heart when she says “please” instead of Peah and Kitty instead of ‘titty.”
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
My daughter said “mommy” so incessantly that when we had her evaluated for speech therapy, the person who was evaluating her said she’d never heard a toddler say mommy so much!

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Sherri Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 2:34 pm

There’s nothing like having a name, one that’s yours and yours alone. And I love what he came up with! He is just adorable, Cheryl….so cute.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Aw, thanks, I also think he’s adorable.;)

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Rudri Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Baba is a very endearing name in the Hindi language (although the term is generally reserved for males). Cute post and cute kid.

Happy Thanksgiving Cheryl to you and yours!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
That is good to know! Baba has good karma!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Rudri!

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Kris Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 4:29 pm

Congrats to you, Baba! Has he said it twice?

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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
He says it ALL THE TIME. Sigh.

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Natalie Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 7:23 pm

And now I want my own unique “baba” name!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
aw, but your sweetie said “daddy.” That’s very special.

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Kerry Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

sweet little evil genius! making up his own name for his mama. I don’t know how you haven’t eaten him up yet.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
He is very clever for sure, that one!

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themombshell Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 8:19 pm

He is getting so big!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
I KNOW! Sniffle, sniffle..

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Pamela Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:15 pm

He’s adorable! So funny that he calls you “Baba” – that’s what my husband & I called Ciaran (and still do sometimes) when he was a baby. I have no idea where it came from, but it kind of stuck.
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Cheryl Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
It stuck because it’s very sweet!

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bigwords Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 5:18 am

How gorgeous! So amazing when the words start to come!

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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Thank you! Words have been VERY slow for him..

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Kim Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 10:10 am

Deaglan didn’t say Mummy till he was well over 1. I felt so sad about it (being a first time mom). Naveen just starting saying da, da, da. Of course my husband has swooped in and decided he’s saying daddy. This time around I know, they may not have a word for me but they definitely know who I am. What an awesome picture of X!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
They know EXACTLY who the mommy is. And they know we’re always there for them.

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Ratz Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 11:03 am

He is just too cute.. and baba is a great name
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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
He is cute, isn’t he?

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Carrie Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 1:21 pm

I remember I went right from nothing to “Mommy” with my second. It was a little disconcerting…and part of the reason I think I assume she is older than she actually is :p

Hello Baba!
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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
X just likes to do things differently than his big bro and sis, I guess!

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cristina Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 2:47 pm

Baba! your kid rocks!
My youngest never called me mama, he went straight to mommy, probably because he hears the oldest… it made me really sad and I might have even been slightly traumatized when my oldest called started calling me mommy … I LOVED being called mama.
Weird how emotional we can get over something like this? I was honestly devastated..

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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
My first two also went right to mommy. I actually loved it – I’m not a fan of mama!

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The Drama Mama Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

Music to your ears!! It’s like my forever wait for the words “I love you” to finally come out of my son’s mouth. He was almost 3 before it happened, but when it did? I bawled.

Congratulations, Baba. He wasn’t holding out on you. He was only waiting to give you a special name.

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Cheryl Reply:
November 27th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
That’s right. I so deserve a special name! lol

I’ll be by at some point this weekend!

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Karen Peterson Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 6:12 pm

That is so cute! And he is super adorable.

(I had no idea bots were stealing content through feed readers. That’s kind of creepy!)
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