The sound of silence? I hardly know that, My daughter is gone, she lives in Canada now and has identical twin boys who will be 2 April 14th next year, I have never seen them other than pictures, But i have 3 parrots that are like having 2 or 3 yr olds who are only quite for a short period during the day when they take a nap and when you turn out the lights at night to go to bed. I probably couldnt stand it if i didnt have the parrots, and i have Dusty my cat that we adopoted from the animal shelter in march, I wish i knew what he says cause he is quite vocal. but a sweet cat.