Bastian!

At the age of almost 2, our boy can finally say his own name!! We were teasing him at lunch today - who's the baby? Are you the bean? Are you the Raabit? What's your name? - and then when we were both turned away, out it came, "Bastian!" We danced, we cheered, we applauded, we were utter fools. He said it again and again, and jumped in happiness between takes. :)

He now understands that the camera takes pictures and video that he can re-watch, and loves to watch himself on the screen. He knew I was filming him here and was eager to see the results.

Bastian! from B. Avery on Vimeo.

Mis-take from B. Avery on Vimeo.

Bastian II from B. Avery on Vimeo.