A "Sign" of the Times

We have been using baby sign language with James since he was 3 months old. We bought an inexpensive baby sign language program at the bookstore in March and started using it right away. We were not anticipating any signs back from him until 8 - 10 months. But for several weeks now James has been making the sign for milk when prompted (when you make the sign and say the word or show him his bottle). It was very cool! So imagine our surprise when he looked at me yesterday while he was fussing and made the sign for milk all on his own! So exciting! When I asked him if he wanted milk he continued to do the motion and then babbled happily at me once I picked up the bottle and formula canister. Then I gave him his bottle and he was so funny - just smiling and smiling. It is so amazing for him to be able to communicate that need to us, especially since it was a little early for his bottle. We are also working on the signs for the following words: mommy, daddy, baby, nana, granddaddy, kitty, book, dirty, bath, play, love, car, frog, kiss, light, fan, eat and sleep. I wonder what he will "say" next!