da time

Santiago now uses "Da" to call for Ed. Up to now Dad like all loved ones was called "Ma."

There are some times of the day when Da is urgently needed. Da must join Santiago for a bath. After Santiago and Mom draw the bath, Santiago stands at the foot of the stairs and yells, "Da, Da, Da."

Da and Santiago have another special time: Toothbrushing. This involves Da asking Santiago, "What time is it? It is time for a playdate? Is it time for ice cream? Is it time for...toothbrushing?" At the word toothbrushing, Santiago squeals, balls up his hands, shakes them and bobs up and down in delight.