November 20, 2015 –The letter “L” doesn’t seem that important of a letter but when you are two years old and your name is Elliott William Fuller and you can’t pronounce the letter L – well, you’ve got a problem.

Of course, chances are Elliott is not even aware of how he is altering his own name. It seems to sound perfectly fine to him. He says his name loudly and proudly whenever asked and if it sounds any different to him when he says it than when we say it, he doesn’t let on.

Some other self-identifying names are more clear – because  they lack the letter L.

“I am Superman!” he proudly exclaims, hands on hips in the classic superman stance – especially effective when standing on top of a mound of dirt. “I am Batman” is a close second, followed by the ever-popular “I am Firechief” which is not quite so clear because he’s got a little problem with the letter R, too.

In truth, pronunciation when you are two is not nearly as important as simply being able to communicate an idea, an identity or an intention. And those he is able to do better and better every day.

So, we are proud of you, Edit Widdam Fooder. Vewy, vewy pwoud.