wawa (water)--That's pretty consistent and clear, especially when he points to the water bottle and looks grateful as he sucks it down.

gaga (garbage)--He's very tidy, as are his sister and father. I said to John, "No one takes after me." To which he replied, "We can only handle one you in this house."

backpack—except it comes out as though he were from Boston, bockpock.

David—That's the first time I recall hearing him say his own name.

I like it—I just finished reading him a story, a big deal right there since he usually slams the book shut after the first page. Three adults in the room heard him say, "I like it." Then his sister took the book, refused to let him touch the pages, and squished his head between the covers. I wonder if he still likes it.