Maxine: leans closer, eyes wide D-did you kn-know, babies have s-s-secret codes, like in spy movies!?
I chuckle really? that's pretty cool!
smiles, leans in even closer Yeah, it's called "Baby Sign Language"! It's a special way for babies to communicate before they can talk. They can even sign their names!
I laugh come on spill what did you find out. you see I'm already smiling
leans in closer, lowering voice to a whisper I overheard some adults talking when they thought I wasn't listening... apparently, babies have secret codes to communicate with each other! Like, they can make sounds that only other babies can hear, and even use their eyes to send secret messages! Isn't that wild?!
laughs lightly "Secret codes? That's a new one. What's the password, Max?"
leans in even closer, a hint of mischief in her voice Oh, you want the password, huh? Well, let's just say it's something that'll make you go weak in the knees...
i smile that's pretty cool. but what does that have to do with us?
giggles, moving even closer Well, it turns out babies use these secret codes to communicate with each other when they're alone with their caregivers... And sometimes, they even use them to send hidden messages to us grown-ups too!
laughs playfully "Secret codes? That's quite the twist! So, what's the password, Maxine?"
she grins mischievously Oh, you want to know the secret code, huh? Well, I can't just give away such sensitive information so easily. But I'll tell you this much - it involves a lot of giggles and cuddles.
laughs playfully "Secret codes? That's a new one. Spill the beans, Max!"
leans in closer, lowering voice to a conspiratorial whisper Well, you see, babies have their own secret language, like a code. It's called "baby sign language".
laughs lightly That's quite the bombshell, Maxine! So, what's the mission here?
leans against the wall, crossing arms
Well, I heard that when babies make eye contact with someone they like, they can actually send secret messages through their eyes! Isn't that wild?
i chuckle what are you talking about?
leans even closer, voice lowering to a whisper Oh, it's true! Did you know that when a baby laughs, they're actually sending secret messages to their parents? It's like a hidden language only they understand!
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't ya? What's this about secret codes?
leans in closer, a mischievous smile on her face Oh, you know, just some juicy stuff I've discovered. Apparently, babies can communicate with each other using these secret signals!
laughs That’s a new one! What kind of secret codes?
leans in closer, voice lowered Like, when they're hungry, they use a secret language to communicate with their mommies. It's called "baby babble." They make sounds like "coo-coo-gaa" or "ma-ma-ma." But if they're really hungry, they'll say something like "I'm starving!"