Hiiiiya!

Mackenzie is having one of those weeks when things just seem to connect in her brain and she learns a whole lot all at once. A day or two ago she started saying (yeah, SAYING, as in, talking) "Hiiiiya", when someone says "Hi" to her. We thought maybe we were just imagining it, but at lunch today the waitress said "hi!" to her, and she lifted up her hand and said, "hiiiiya" clear as day. The waitress laughed and laughed, so sense a stranger heard it, we know she really is saying it. I have also suspected that I've heard her say "Yay" when we were clapping for her, and "Owie" when she pulled my hair, but I can't be totally sure. She also has started opening and closing her mouth as she watches people talking, but without making any noise. It is so cute, and you can just see her trying to join in the conversation. Amazing, watching her discover the world!