Ty Communication 101

So here's a summary of Ty's communication methods that I've observed:
METHOD 1-Telling you in HIS language and hoping you understand him so you can give him what he wants.
His current words (and my interpretation of what they mean):
Uh-oh- Means he has dropped something accidentally or on purpose. That's the one Michael and I taught him. :)
Dada-Refers to his dad. But if he's using different inflections this word may apply to others as well. You must listen closely to figure out if it's you he's referring to.
Mam-Sometimes refers to his mom, sometimes mom is called dada.
Hi-Means hi
Bite-This word has many definitions. Currently they are: 1. He wants something to eat. 2. He wants something to drink; this usually refers to milk, but may refer to other drinks as well. 3. Sometimes Bite means one of his soft blankets. 4. Sometimes Bite means one or more of his stuffed animals.
Nana-Really I think he said it today relating to me. We'll have to see if he does it again.
METHOD 2-Crying while saying a word (such as Bite) to emphasize just how desperately he needs (in his mind) whatever it is. I witnessed that one today.
METHOD 3-Demonstrating by his actions what he wants, such as holding onto his blanket and backing himself up so he can sit on your lap while reading a book, playing with a toy, etc...

It's interesting trying to interpret what Ty's saying. Sometimes I/we figure it out right away and sometimes we don't. And that's the way it is all of our lives isn't it? When it comes to communicating, sometimes we get it right and sometimes we don't.
The important thing is to keep trying.

NS