Grant LOVES trains, cars, and trucks. He is our little BOY! He is also our verbally challenged child. (The ENT attributed that to his gender--not sure about that but whatever.) For MONTHS I've been concerned about his speech, or lack thereof. Each month I would count up the words until he finally hit 51 just shy of 27 months (refer to previous entry). A few weeks ago I finally decided that I would contact the early intervention program after not hearing new words for awhile. Just as I was looking up the phone number, he said, "Up high" to tell Ryan to lift him up. Hmmm...maybe no call is necessary.
So today Ryan asked Grant what his favorite thing about the day was. We've been doing this question pretty regularly for some time, and generally Grant's answer is silence. Today, when Ryan asked the question, Grant said "choo-choo ride." (He rode on a train at the mall.) What??!! He not only said the word "ride" but also answered the question!! I'm thrilled by the words we are hearing! What words will tomorrow bring? It is fun to know there is a little person with real thoughts living in that body!
isn't it so incredibly exciting to hear those words coming. kate took SO long to have many words...and even then, we did do first steps (which i loved!). i think she would have developed the speech even without first steps...that she was just a late talker (maybe because her sister is NEVER quiet!). but i remember how it was the most thrilling thing to hear her answering questions and realizing she really was processing EVERYTHING!
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