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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

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Old 02-19-2008, 10:20 PM   #1
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My Son is Still a Baby Genius

He was giving me indications that he recognized us in my sig photo, so I kind of tested him with other sig photos and went back to ours....he DOES recognize us!!!! Is he brilliant or what!!
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Old 02-19-2008, 10:21 PM   #2
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OMG, I just posted this and was reading it, and he waved to the photo.
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How sweet! Kids make our lives so much more beautiful! Stefanie at 22 can still make my heart melt by picking me out of all the people in the world.
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Rachel - I think I am an Adult Genius because I recognized you too!!!!

My first My Baby is a Genius moment (I'll never forget it) - I was talking to my DD as I did non-stop all the time. She could say a few words when she wanted something, but there had never been a "conversation". I think she was 16 months old. Well, I remember I had her on the changing table, and I said to her "Daddy is going to bring home dinner" and she said "Pizza?" That was exactly what I meant! I was excited, so I know just how you feel!
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I don't have children myself but I share the delights of my friend's 1yr and 2yr old daughters. It always amazings me what they remember.
The eldest Jessica had been watching Mary Poppins throughout the week. On Saturday her dad was having a lay in, Jessica was told by her mum to go and get him up. Jessica said "spit spot daddy" . She also sings a spoonful of sugar when she has to have any medicine
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