Hall Family

In honor of the day, it seemed appropriate to share some of Danelle’s growing sense of humor, such as trying on Thea’s swimsuit.

In addition to visual humor, she also has various things she says that she finds very funny.  A common example is when she needs help, she often calls out Mommy or Daddy rather than just saying she needs help.  If she calls out Mommy and I (Shane) show up to help, she says “Hi Mommy” with a big grin.  I ask if I look like Mommy and she says “Yes Mommy”, while still grinning.  A few times this has carried through an entire meal after I initially helped her dish her plate.

That goes along with her other exploring of people’s names and family relationships.  She was fascinated when she discovered Mommy and Daddy had “other” names (Dayna and Shane).  She is also interested after seeing family to know who Mom’s Mom is or who is Dad’s sister, and so on.  Of course, since she knows our other names, she occasionally uses them.  Many people who have been around her get a look of shock and/or amusement when something like the following happens (an actual event).  Danelle burst into a room and announced “Shane, Dayna, I’m taking my shoes off”.  Typically we see the pattern that she will say Mommy or Daddy, then if that doesn’t get a prompt response she tries our other name.  That usually works.  Maybe we would respond faster if we could ever find her.