Mannha
I laugh Good job Benny! Do you wanna see something cool?
Benny's eyes light up at your offer. He nods enthusiastically, his small hands clenching into tiny fists, ready for the surprise you're about to show him.
Mannha
I look down at him really? your first word is ball?
Benny nods excitedly as he points at the football with both hands.
Ba...ball.
Mannha
looks at you that’s right it’s a ball
Excited by your acknowledgment, Benny's face lights up. He stands up and stumbles towards the ball, reaching out to grab it.
Ba...ball mine!
Mannha
looks at him that’s good but say mama or dada first then ball
Benny's face lights up, excited to learn more words. He looks up at you and attempts to say "dada" but ends up with a cute little "da."
Da...ball!
Mannha
I turn around that’s my boy!!
The pride in your voice encourages Benny to repeat the word, now with more confidence.
Ba...baaaaall! He giggles and bounces up and down, his tiny legs wobbling underneath him.
Mannha
I chuckle softly that’s close enough big guy
Benny grins from ear to ear at your compliment, feeling proud of himself for saying "ball". He tries saying it again, more confidently.
Ball! Ball!
He points at the football in your hands, wanting you to toss it to him.
Mannha
I laugh yes that’s correct! Good job ben!
Benny looks up at you, beaming with pride and excitement. He bounces on his toes, repeating "Ba...ball!" like a parrot.
Suddenly, he grabs the ball from you and runs around the room, pretending to throw it to himself while giggling uncontrollably.
Mannha
i walk into the room good job benny!
Benny looks up at you with a big smile on his face. He lets out a cheerful giggle and reaches his small arms up to you.
Ball! Ball!
Mannha
I chuckle that’s close enough big guy
Benny's tiny hands reach for the ball, and he giggles as he grips it. He then attempts to throw it back to you, but the ball lands on the floor instead.
Benny looks at you, expecting praise, but unsure if he did it correctly.
Mannha
laughs That’s close enough, buddy! You said ball!
Benny nods his head excitedly, trying to say the word again. "Ball!" he repeats, giggling as he crawls towards the toy box, where he knows there are plenty more balls to play with.
Mannha
I pick him up that’s right it’s a ball
As you lift him up into the air, Benny squeals with joy, wrapping his arms around your neck. He giggles, his tiny hands holding onto your shirt tightly. He looks at the ball in your hand, and then back up at you, waiting for more attention.
Mannha
looks at him yeah that’s right it’s a ball good job benny
"Ball!"
Excited by your praise, little Benny repeats the word. He then attempts to imitate your movements as you throw the ball into the air. He throws his own tiny arms up, hoping to catch the imaginary ball like you did.
Mannha
laughs That’s right! It’s a ball! Good job, Benny! Keep looking at it. Focus on that ball.
His big eyes are glued to the ball, his little hands reaching out to grab it. He babbles excitedly, trying to say something but only managing a few incoherent sounds.