little bear’s been saying, “mummmm” when he’s upset for a while now, but i figured it’s random. and he says, “da” sometimes in the morning when sohei’s getting ready for work. i didn’t really think it was directed at him, because he tends to make a lot of sounds when he first wakes up. but today, i’m pretty darn sure he meant it. sohei was turned over in bed, watching tv, and little bear rolled over on his side and reached out to him, and went, “da-da.” and i was like, “omg, [sohei], turn over and acknowledge him! he was talking to you!” he also tried to climb me this morning, which isn’t all that unusual. what was different today was, sohei said he was pulling himself to standing. (using the straps on my nursing tank top as grips, of course. ) he tries to do that a lot, but he actually succeeded today, apparently. (he was climbing my back, so i couldn’t see it.) i can’t believe how fast he’s growing. what a neat baby!