Sweet baby babble

Matthew loves to "talk" these days, his favorite word being "dada." Now, the kid is 6 months old, so this is clearly said without any attached meaning. I mean, OBVIOUSLY, if he understood meaning he'd be saying "mama," right? Cameron never ceases to be amused by Matthew's babbling, though. "Dadadadada!" screeches Matthew. Cameron laughes, "Maaatthew! Daddy's at work right now!" But Matthew persists. "DADA dadada DA!" And Cameron comforts him, "Don't worry, Matthew. Daddy will be home soon."

Earlier this week, I was driving home with Matthew after dropping Cameron off at school. I thought Matthew had fallen asleep, and I turned on the radio. Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" was playing so, naturally, I turned up the volume and began to sing along.

Once I ran to you (I ran)

Now I'll run from you

This tainted love you've given

I give you all a boy could give you

Take my tears and that's not nearly ALL

Oh...tainted love

And from the back seat, in perfect rhythm with the song, Matthew crooned "Ya ya ya." Tainted love. "Ya ya ya ya." Unfortunately, I think he's a one-hit wonder.