Austen says “Da” all the time. She also tries to say “Cat” when she sees one of the kitties, “Clap” when she’s clapping, and even “Duck” when Mommy reads her a book on ducks — as well as many other consonant/vowel combos with no meaning in English. However, she doesn’t say “Ma.” Mommy thinks this is because people around her don’t say “Ma” with the same enthusiasm with which they say “Da.” These people shall remain nameless.
On a totally unrelated topic, yesterday Davinder’s parents suggested that they drive Austen to the store with her sitting on Mrs. Rodey’s lap. Mommy and Daddy had to try to convince them that there are laws requiring the use of car seats. Mommy added, “Regardless of the law, it’s not safe.”