I don't remember the first time I heard Martin say the word momma, but I do remember the feelings I had - heart bursting pride, tears in my eyes, lump in my throat.  Today, without warning, it happened again.  This first - "Momma!  I can read!" And all the sudden I was that woman in the Sylvan Learning commercials.  The one I always mock, looking all sappy and nodding knowingly

I asked him to show me.  He picked a word on his worksheet and read it to me.  His first word?  HAM.  What could make you more proud?  I think it's because of the subliminal reinforcement we've offered here by covering him in the evenings with a blanket that says "Pork Pleases People".

HAM.