I vividly remember trying to teach Adri to shake her head and say "no no" as a means of expressing her dissatisfaction but regardless of my relentless effort, Adri didn't manage to catch that good practice at 12 months of age. Gradually and subconsciously, I became less diligent and gave up trying.
Nature really has her way with things.
I have never really noted when Adri first started to shake her head as an indication of her displeasure and/or her rejection of things offered.
Some time last week, Adri added smiles to us by shaking her head while uttering "no no" whenver she had had enough of or didn't want an offer. At times, she even waved her palm concurrently to reinforce her point! =D
It's yet another level of communication and understanding. Today, we understand Adri perfectly whenever she doesn't want:
- to be carried
- more food/milk
- to brush her teeth
- to sleep
- to be changed
- to sit still (and eat her food)
- a particular toy...
*and the list continues
Is the saying "language is taught, not caught" true?
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I wonder when she will surprise us by nodding her head while muttering "yes yes"... =D
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