Babies are often seen as charming and innocent, unaffected by the busy lives of adults. Yet, many aren’t aware that sometimes, babies engage in conversations that sound surprisingly mature. One-year-old Eryn Fitzgerald recently proved this when she held a lively discussion with her father, despite not yet speaking fluent words.

In a heartwarming moment captured on camera, Eryn communicated with her father in her own baby language, as though she was speaking to him like any other grown child. The conversation began with Eryn pointing at something and folding her fingers one by one, as if she were counting. Then, she pressed her palms together, waiting for a response from her dad.

“You’re fooling me,” her father joked. Eryn, undeterred, continued speaking in her baby language. When she slowed down her speech, her father playfully asked, “Then what?” This prompted Eryn to continue, with her father commenting, “Unbelievable,” as she scratched her head.

This exchange clearly delighted the little one, who went on to babble even more, as though she were arguing her point. Throughout it all, her father remained patient, engaging with her in a way that mirrored an adult conversation.

At the end of the playful exchange, Eryn plopped down onto the ground, appearing exhausted from her “talk.” It’s a reminder that babies, even though they cannot fully communicate, have their own thoughts and desires. They just need a little patience before their messages come through clearly.