Congrats. on the birth of little Abigail.

No idea what my first word was, but I'm told I was nearly three when it came forth, which worried everyone. Apparently I just decided I wasn't going in for this language lark until I'd got it sussed properly.

Shoshannah's story reminds me of the story of Lord Macauley, who also didn't talk till quite late. His almost first words came when he was three and a visitor accidently scalded him by spilling some tea on his hand. After it was kissed better, he said: "Thank you madam, the agony has sensibly abated."

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