Learn to Speak a New Language

Elise has passed the 6 week mark and we are both having a blast. The lack of sleep is tough and I now know what people mean by becoming a zombie…but we truly don’t care because Elise is such a joy. In the meantime, Melissa and I are working on a new language that we invent as needed. Here is a quick word list and what each means:

  • BeeBee – Elise’s first extra name.
  • Burpie – when the baby needs to get some extra gas out after feeding.
  • Binkie – perhaps the most incredible invention of all time. To be used when baby cannot be soothed prior to its ability to verbalize issues.
  • Doypee – the diaper.
  • Milkie – milk in either breast or formula form.
  • Wipie – the Kirkland wet wipes used in conjunction with the doypee at time of changing said doypee.
  • Blankie – referring to a myriad of blankets used to wrap Elise; also known as “Swaddling.”
  • Doopee – number 2 also known as “Poopie.”
  • Wittle – little; can be used several times in a row ie. wittle wittle beebee.

I have also composed a song for Elise while she enjoyes her favorite (and only) beverage: Milkie!

Milkie Lyrics:

Milkie milkie milkie
Milkie milkie milkie

E likes her milkie cause it tastes so great!
E is hungry and she can’t wait!
for her…

Milkie milkie milkie
mmm HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
mm HMM HMM HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
Tastes great!
Milkie milkie milkie
Can’t wait!

E likes her milkie cause it tastes so good…
E hopes her crying isn’t misunderstood
she
just
wants

Milkie milkie milkie
mmm HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
mm HMM HMM HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
Tastes great!
Milkie milkie milkie
Can’t wait!

e’s cooing solo

E likes her milkie cause it tastes so yummy!
E won’t spit up cause it’s in her tummy!

Milkie milkie milkie
mmm HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
mm HMM HMM HMM!
Milkie milkie milkie
Tastes great!
Milkie milkie milkie
Can’t wait!

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If that reminds you of the recording studio scene at the end of Best In Show, you are correct. I admit that this song makes me a massive dork.