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3 Months

Mom: Well, Mataya, you have been three months for a little while now, but we still haven't done your interview. Now that the computer is fixed, let's do it!

M(ataya): Sounds good!

Mom: So what is new Mataya?

M: Lots of things are new, mom. Where should I start?
 Mom: Well, what new things have you tried?

M: I have tried the exersaucer, which is a lot of fun. I have also tried rolling. I worked really hard on it for a week, mastered it, and now I am pretty content to be on my back again. But, I am sure glad my arms are free from my swaddle now. It helps me take better naps.


 Mom: I can tell. While it may take you a bit to fall asleep for you nap, once you are asleep, you usually take a nice long nap. What else do you like to do?

M: I like to play on my gym and hang on to the legs of the monster and frog that dangle from it. I also like to watch my brother and smile and coo at him. And I really like to smile for my dad. I really like him.


Mom: I know. I like him, too. Well, your next interview will come again pretty quick. I will let you get back to playing with your frog.

M: Thanks mom!

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