not so much like a dog

On Saturday night, Jack used a straw for the first time -- well, successfully used one for the first time.
In the past he had used a straw but only as a means to hurl milk around the room.

Yesterday he used the baby sign for "eat."
I think it was intentional because he said, "eat, eat, eat" at the same time.

I know this stuff shouldn't shock me.
My friend's daughter used a straw at 11-months.
Other babies begin to sign at 8-months.

But every time my kid does anything like this, I'm just as amazed as if he discovered a cure for cancer.
It's sometimes shocking to see him do such human things.
I know he's a human, but honestly, raising him thus far has been a bit like raising a dog.
And when he demonstrates these glimpses of understanding, I am always amazed.

Internet, he's a real live little person.
It's so unbelievably cool.