A new talent

The development of Kimberley is fast apace. After a period in which she practised saying 'no' without any reason to object (e.g. being transported in a pushchair), last night she repeatedly exclaimed 'yes', delighted at learning a new word.  In the last week, she has also said 'me'.  This is beyond the mimicry of babies because she understands the context of their use - later in the evening, she said 'no' to being offered more porridge.  Then this morning, on the day she is exactly 17 months old, she was spoon-feeding herself.  A great labour-saving (for us the parents) ability!