Talent has learned how to say "thank you", "excuse me", and "you're welcome" in the last few weeks. His speech isn't perfect, but, he's trying. He is making progress and I'm so proud that he has manners. I'm so happy to hear him say, "hank you" when I give him ice cream or a glass of tea or water. I love that he knows that he should say, "scoose me" if he toots or burps, or even if he is trying to get past you somewhere in the house. He is learning to be a gentleman and I love it. It makes me feel like we are doing something right.
This time last year he was barely saying anything. This year his vocabulary has taken off. I still have to translate for the majority of people. But, he's doing really well. Considering he had tubes put in when he was a year and a half and had to play catch up. He is making wonderful progress. I've sent recordings of his speech to a dear friend of mine that is a Speech Pathologist and she thinks he is right on track compared to where he was when he had his tubes put in. I'm happy for that. I'm thankful for her help. I'm so happy to see all of the progress and I'm glad to be able to actually talk to my child and have him talk back. He's a great kid.
This week we are going to get the chance to spend some time outside. The weather here is supposed to be nice. Seth is off and I am hoping to maybe get some time to take Talent to the park or even just to spend some time running around playing outside. Just something to get him outside for a while. I'm thankful that the weather is warming up and that we will be able to get out.
Next time I post will probably be closer to Talent's birthday. I still can't believe that it has almost been three years. I will never forget how I felt three years ago when I held that little boy for the first time. He changed something inside of me. He made me want to be better. Aside from my wonderful husband, I've never loved anything so much in my life. This child has blessed us in ways I never imagined.
