I just wanted to write down that G is doing great in his new program. He's only gone for about 3 days now. He loves his teachers and when he comes home he says their names.
We are making a lot of progress (in regular toddler terms, now...) like more eye contact and occasional functional speech (rather than catchphrases and delayed echolalia!)
Today was really neat. He was eating his cereal this morning. He stopped, looked me directly in the eyes, and signed "cereal"
I need to get all of the baby signing time videos; he really responds to them. He was signing things I don't know that he is learning in school so I better get on it, so I can really "communicate" with my boy rather than just asking questions or explaining things, and hoping he understands me!
He has been saying NO a lot, and I know that a lot of two year olds did that, but now my 3.5 year old can!!!
I really enjoy being his mommy. When I take him to school in the morning, it feels so strange and yet so natural at the same time. Sometimes I wish I could have another child so he would have a sibling and know the joy that I know of having brothers and sisters. However, I know that we can barely afford to give him all of the things he needs and so I feel it would be very irresponsible of us. I mean, we have to hold a fundraiser for all of the expenses we will have. I have already taken a nose dive into more debt just to get things caught up. Paying medical bills with credit. ARrrrghhhhhh! However, do not think I am complaining...rather, I know how fortunate we are. I'm just exhausted and it feels good to talk about these things. Believe me, I know we are not alone.
I'm going to lay down now and snuggle my little one so he will go to sleep. He has sleep problems still, so if I don't hold him close, he won't fall asleep. At least the night terrors are gone!!! thank goodness.
again, thank you all for the love and support!
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