It is definitely tie for some sight words and learning how a few other words (Mommy, Daddy, Saffy, Dog, Cat, God, Jesus - you know, the important ones) are spelled.
I'm a Mom. After years of desire and uncertainty if the day would ever come here I am. Follow along on the adventure..
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Showing posts with label words. Show all posts
Friday, February 12, 2021
Avery and Love
After receiving a Valentine's gift from her Aunt Mandy in the mail Avery opened the items contained within. The first she read off said "A-V-E-R-Y, that's Avery". After opening it she put a little heart shaped ring on and read it "L-O-V-E". I asked her what that spelled and she said "Love Mommy". *So proud* She then spelled "L-U-K-E" and told me that was Luke!
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meenas and Heycorns
I am pretty sure I reported a while back that Avery corrected me when I said "meena". Last night it was confirmed that "heycorns" are of the past now as well. It makes me sad, she's getting so big.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Naughty Words
Avery has long since understood that you should not say "oh my God". She will correct you - or the people on TV. It is unavoidable however that she's going to pick up choice words here or there. The first one was a while back when she said "dumbass". I'm very pleased to report she was not echoing me!
Last night we had a double-whammy. First she called Saffy a "brat". I told her that wasn't nice and she shouldn't call people that. She then said "I am a brat", so I asked where she got that from, who called her that. Turns out a classmate called her a brat. So we dealt with how to handle that and that it is unacceptable. Later in the evening she called Saffy another name, I don't remember what it was already (where is my memory going). So once again we had the "you don't call anyone names" conversation and I asked where she heard that. Yet again a classmate, but a different one.
I really wonder what gems she takes in to teach her friends.
Monday, December 9, 2019
A song and a meal
Remember when we fought to get Avery eating chunks of food? She's doing great with many things and I've not had to worry much lately. Yesterday I made mashed potatoes and she was refusing them (my mashed potatoes are often called whipped as they're smooth, like Mom's were). When we did get her to take a bite it was triggering her gag reflex, what's up with that?! She gladly ate the brussels sprouts that went with the meal without issue. Go figure.
At bed time Avery continues to want to dance and/or sing. Last night she regaled me with the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and a few verses of Old MacDonald. She remembers a good bit of the words with some minor revisions which are incredibly adorable. For example: "Old MacDonald had a pig" (instead of a farm) and then when she wanted to sing about the pig in a subsequent verse "Old MacDonald had a pig _again_" More friends continue to indicate that her voice is very clear and easy to understand.
At bed time Avery continues to want to dance and/or sing. Last night she regaled me with the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and a few verses of Old MacDonald. She remembers a good bit of the words with some minor revisions which are incredibly adorable. For example: "Old MacDonald had a pig" (instead of a farm) and then when she wanted to sing about the pig in a subsequent verse "Old MacDonald had a pig _again_" More friends continue to indicate that her voice is very clear and easy to understand.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Trick or Treat!
We did it! Avery had her first successful trick or treat last night. Sure, she dressed up last year, but she hung near the house. Last night we actually ventured up the road gathering some goodies and practicing our manners (saying "Trick or Treat" and "Thank you."). She's definitely mine -- despite the mist of rain she was ready to keep going.
Our costume this year: a flamingo!
Our costume this year: a flamingo!
Friday, October 18, 2019
Don't Forget
There are so many cute things about Avery. I want to remember them all. It seems so small, but I've come today to make a few notes.
She loves boots. Last winter she loved her purple boots with the white fluffy lining and wanted to keep wearing them even when I pulled out the shorts. I shouldn't have been surprised by her instant obsession with this winter's silvery boots with a white lining, but I admit I am surprised that she took also to her red cowboy boots! The first day I had her put them on she stood up, sat right back down, and wanted them off. Within a couple of days now she wants to wear them every day. She can tell you "cowboy boots" pretty clearly too!
Three of her other pairs of shoes (yes she has a ton of shoes, don't judge me) have unicorns on them. She'll tell you she wants the unicorn shoes, but she actually says "hay-corn" which is too adorbs.
She is also obsessed with her clip in hair accessory with the little yellow doggie on it. She's still letting me pick out her clothes, but she decides how she wants her hair: one pony or two, if she wants a bow, clip, or gummy, etc; she also picks the shoes. Even if they don't match, it's okay.
She loves boots. Last winter she loved her purple boots with the white fluffy lining and wanted to keep wearing them even when I pulled out the shorts. I shouldn't have been surprised by her instant obsession with this winter's silvery boots with a white lining, but I admit I am surprised that she took also to her red cowboy boots! The first day I had her put them on she stood up, sat right back down, and wanted them off. Within a couple of days now she wants to wear them every day. She can tell you "cowboy boots" pretty clearly too!
Three of her other pairs of shoes (yes she has a ton of shoes, don't judge me) have unicorns on them. She'll tell you she wants the unicorn shoes, but she actually says "hay-corn" which is too adorbs.
She is also obsessed with her clip in hair accessory with the little yellow doggie on it. She's still letting me pick out her clothes, but she decides how she wants her hair: one pony or two, if she wants a bow, clip, or gummy, etc; she also picks the shoes. Even if they don't match, it's okay.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Another notable leap
Periodically Avery says or does something that feels so significant, it tends to be something said or done so clearly and unprompted that really makes me aware of how much she is growing and progressing. Last night she looked up from her dinner (unprompted in any way) and said "please may I get milk". Sure it should be "may I have milk" but this is a huge leap from "milk". I'm impressed.
We are definitely at the stage where I know she's learning a ton that may not be apparent. A few examples:
- She tests boundaries. When I tell her no and indicate that if she continues to do or not do something (usually eating) what the repercussion will be she tends to snap to... or continue in the same manner with a grin staring at me.
- I downloaded an app focused on learning letters. In one edu-game it shows 4 balloons, each with a different letter and the characters asks them to click one of those letters. How often she got it right on the first or second try wasn't luck and many of her 'mistakes' appeared to be obvious because she'd giggle when the character would say "uh huh" and wag his finger before she'd click that same incorrect answer again.
Several leaps are apparent as we get ready in the morning. She loves routine as much as I do. A day I was running late and it was clear she had already pottied in her diaper I tried to skip having her sit on the potty. She cried the whole way to school saying "no potty".
On another day she didn't want this skirt she wanted the purple one. Then she wanted the green shirt to go with the purple skirt and the halloween socks. Another time I tried to get away with not putting the second hair gummy in her hair that she had pulled (it looked good pulled with a single pony). She reached up and touched her pony and immediately whined that she wanted two.
I am in so much trouble.
We are definitely at the stage where I know she's learning a ton that may not be apparent. A few examples:
- She tests boundaries. When I tell her no and indicate that if she continues to do or not do something (usually eating) what the repercussion will be she tends to snap to... or continue in the same manner with a grin staring at me.
- I downloaded an app focused on learning letters. In one edu-game it shows 4 balloons, each with a different letter and the characters asks them to click one of those letters. How often she got it right on the first or second try wasn't luck and many of her 'mistakes' appeared to be obvious because she'd giggle when the character would say "uh huh" and wag his finger before she'd click that same incorrect answer again.
Several leaps are apparent as we get ready in the morning. She loves routine as much as I do. A day I was running late and it was clear she had already pottied in her diaper I tried to skip having her sit on the potty. She cried the whole way to school saying "no potty".
On another day she didn't want this skirt she wanted the purple one. Then she wanted the green shirt to go with the purple skirt and the halloween socks. Another time I tried to get away with not putting the second hair gummy in her hair that she had pulled (it looked good pulled with a single pony). She reached up and touched her pony and immediately whined that she wanted two.
I am in so much trouble.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Oktoberfest
Another week, and weekend, has passed. I'm always so sad when I put her to bed on Sunday night. I don't want my full days with her to be over for 5 days, but I don't want to wish any time away either.
This weekend we had two visits to our local Oktoberfest. Friday after I picked her up we had dinner at our church's spaghetti dinner and then we walked over to get dessert and checkout a button box band. Saturday her Nonna and Nonno came in to join us at the event - so more food, strolling, checking out music, and even a ride on the kiddie cars they had there.
I've started to pepper in a few Italian words to Avery's vocabulary. I've been working hard on duolingo to make my own progress, it helps to share with her. She's getting better with finger control, which helps greatly on a few signs. More than that, her verbal communication is making leaps and bounds. This isn't a one or two word girl - she can tell you, if pushed sometimes to do so, exactly what she means/wants.
On the other hand, we've also started using the naughty step - thank you super nanny.
This weekend we had two visits to our local Oktoberfest. Friday after I picked her up we had dinner at our church's spaghetti dinner and then we walked over to get dessert and checkout a button box band. Saturday her Nonna and Nonno came in to join us at the event - so more food, strolling, checking out music, and even a ride on the kiddie cars they had there.
I've started to pepper in a few Italian words to Avery's vocabulary. I've been working hard on duolingo to make my own progress, it helps to share with her. She's getting better with finger control, which helps greatly on a few signs. More than that, her verbal communication is making leaps and bounds. This isn't a one or two word girl - she can tell you, if pushed sometimes to do so, exactly what she means/wants.
On the other hand, we've also started using the naughty step - thank you super nanny.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Say Again?
Of course, there are many things Avery says that only we understand. There are just as many things it seems that we haven't figure out yet.
Here is one of the more recent ones that we managed to translate:
"suck" -> at first I thought it was another variation of sock but it never happened in situations that made sense. We've discovered that it tends to actually be "I suck" meaning "I'm/it's stuck".
Here's one that we can't nail down, it sounds like she's saying "dumb". I'm at a complete loss.
Other things I hear a lot:
"I do I do I do I do" spoken with urgency.
Here is one of the more recent ones that we managed to translate:
"suck" -> at first I thought it was another variation of sock but it never happened in situations that made sense. We've discovered that it tends to actually be "I suck" meaning "I'm/it's stuck".
Here's one that we can't nail down, it sounds like she's saying "dumb". I'm at a complete loss.
Other things I hear a lot:
"I do I do I do I do" spoken with urgency.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Losing Track
This morning I asked Avery, to see what she would say, what was on the socks I was preparing to put on her. She announced well enough that I know she understood that they were dinosaurs. You're correct! When I asked what was on her dress she instead decided to put her hands into and announce 'pockets'. Well played girl, yes, there are pockets on that dress ... in addition to the flamingos.
We're to the point now where I've lost track of the words she has used and what she understands. We sat down with a baby's first 100 words book before heading to school since we had a few extra moments and I started asking her where certain things were, getting her to point. She's doing a pretty good job with a lot of things that she isn't saying yet in addition to the words that are getting solidified.
She is also picking her own shoes now, even climbing up on the side of the toy box to reach them on her own. I'm so in trouble. I think I need a little mini tray to put them on the floor.
We're to the point now where I've lost track of the words she has used and what she understands. We sat down with a baby's first 100 words book before heading to school since we had a few extra moments and I started asking her where certain things were, getting her to point. She's doing a pretty good job with a lot of things that she isn't saying yet in addition to the words that are getting solidified.
She is also picking her own shoes now, even climbing up on the side of the toy box to reach them on her own. I'm so in trouble. I think I need a little mini tray to put them on the floor.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Word Practice
We are constantly working towards new words and concepts, but there are always a few that stand out and worthy of note here for future memories.
Let's start with elmo... I mean, elbow. Yup she kept saying elmo, elmo, and I would tell her he's in your bed. Finally she reached up and dinked my elbow. Ah! After a few clear enunciation to her she got it right, but now she's bouncing back and forth. To me, that feels like an odd body part to know the name of already, but given that we're doing pretty good with hair, head, eyes, mouth, and nose - and we have the concept of feet I guess it isn't too outlandish.
Speaking of feet, if you tell her to tickle her doll or Daddy's feet she'll reach out moving her fingers and make her special little 'tickle tickle tickle' sound.
Avery also points out pictures of and live babies saying "baby", this includes her own pictures from when she's tiny.
We have also firmly started to say "yes" with confidence, which is a wondrous relief from all of the times she says "no". We had a full out conversation last night: She signed more at me, I said "more what Baby", she signed and said "eat eat". I said "ok, you're hungry", "yes" she replied! "Would you like a sandwich?" She signs eat. I said "do you want peanut butter or grilled cheese?" and she replied with something undiscernible. I asked again "do you want a peanut butter sandwich?" and she replied "yes". Success! She woofed her dinner down too.
Let's start with elmo... I mean, elbow. Yup she kept saying elmo, elmo, and I would tell her he's in your bed. Finally she reached up and dinked my elbow. Ah! After a few clear enunciation to her she got it right, but now she's bouncing back and forth. To me, that feels like an odd body part to know the name of already, but given that we're doing pretty good with hair, head, eyes, mouth, and nose - and we have the concept of feet I guess it isn't too outlandish.
Speaking of feet, if you tell her to tickle her doll or Daddy's feet she'll reach out moving her fingers and make her special little 'tickle tickle tickle' sound.
Avery also points out pictures of and live babies saying "baby", this includes her own pictures from when she's tiny.
We have also firmly started to say "yes" with confidence, which is a wondrous relief from all of the times she says "no". We had a full out conversation last night: She signed more at me, I said "more what Baby", she signed and said "eat eat". I said "ok, you're hungry", "yes" she replied! "Would you like a sandwich?" She signs eat. I said "do you want peanut butter or grilled cheese?" and she replied with something undiscernible. I asked again "do you want a peanut butter sandwich?" and she replied "yes". Success! She woofed her dinner down too.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Bikini babe
It has been a while since we went swimming. I want to go periodically as to not allow fear of the water to develop. Plus with a vacation planned I want to make sure the water time there will go better than our last cruise/visit to the beach. So, we went to the pool yesterday. At first Avery clung very tight to my side. She smiled as we went in the water, but she wasn't about ready to try and enjoy it too much. It took a while, but she eventually was having a good time as we simulated her jumping from the sides and swimming about. She's now tall enough that she can stand on the platforms they put in the water and keep her head and mouth fully up and out of the water - so she had some time moving on the platform on her own as well (with me wrapped around her like a dome).
In our list of firsts we can chalk up the destruction of something in a store. We went into TJ Maxx and headed towards the restrooms. It is near the kids clothing and toys, so I stopped at a display with toys when a letter puzzle caught my eye. As I picked that up, Avery picked up a mug that someone foolishly placed on this display. As my eyes returned to her she let go. *smash* I felt awful. The staff was so kind. I offered to pay but she had none of it.
As of late too, when Avery's Dad goes to put her to bed she wants me for the final cuddle. I'll admit, it does my heart good in some ways and I want to get those cuddles too. But alas, it also breaks my heart to hear her crying and unhappy when he tries to put her down.
Another note is that I did pick up a doll stroller for Avery which she's been having a blast with around the house. I couldn't make her wait until Easter to get it. So we also have a swing and straps to connect it to the deck coming for part of her Easter gift. Yes, she'll be spoiled, it's all my fault.
In our list of firsts we can chalk up the destruction of something in a store. We went into TJ Maxx and headed towards the restrooms. It is near the kids clothing and toys, so I stopped at a display with toys when a letter puzzle caught my eye. As I picked that up, Avery picked up a mug that someone foolishly placed on this display. As my eyes returned to her she let go. *smash* I felt awful. The staff was so kind. I offered to pay but she had none of it.
As of late too, when Avery's Dad goes to put her to bed she wants me for the final cuddle. I'll admit, it does my heart good in some ways and I want to get those cuddles too. But alas, it also breaks my heart to hear her crying and unhappy when he tries to put her down.
Another note is that I did pick up a doll stroller for Avery which she's been having a blast with around the house. I couldn't make her wait until Easter to get it. So we also have a swing and straps to connect it to the deck coming for part of her Easter gift. Yes, she'll be spoiled, it's all my fault.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
I poop, therefore I am.
We remain binky free. That was way too easy. I feel like I say this often with Avery.
She is also telling us "I poo". Usually it is announced after she's gone, but she even told me in advance one day. This is definitely the first step towards potty training. So I went ahead and bought the potty I was planning to get for her. We won't be trying to train any time soon, but I want her to get okay with it being around and even sitting on it fully clothed for the time being.
I've been hearing the above phrase a lot the last few days. She's been a bit loose and diaper rashed. Is it from incisors starting to push down? I can't tell. But I know her rear has been quite sore.
She had a few rough night's of sleep in a row too. The first night she woke with a squealing cry, the one that tells me to get up directly, not to wait it out. I found her feet through the slats fairly far. I was able to get her back down within a reasonably short amount of time, prolonged only by my attempts to get a blanket on her after I put her down (if she starts to cry and stands it comes back off, obviously). The next night we were in the midst of the loose stool. She woke crying and I decided to go in to check to see if she went, rather than leaving her to fall back asleep with a poopy diaper. Sure enough she needed changed. From there she didn't want to go back down as easily.... at least not until she pooed again less than an hour later. Then the third night, shortly before bedtime the power kicked out. Her room is shockingly dark without her clock or sleep machine glowing, so it wasn't the easiest put down.
Tonight we head to the doctor for her 18 month appointment!
Daycare is going well at drop off now, but she continues to come home with report cards that say she's not eating much there other than bread and fruits.
She is also telling us "I poo". Usually it is announced after she's gone, but she even told me in advance one day. This is definitely the first step towards potty training. So I went ahead and bought the potty I was planning to get for her. We won't be trying to train any time soon, but I want her to get okay with it being around and even sitting on it fully clothed for the time being.
I've been hearing the above phrase a lot the last few days. She's been a bit loose and diaper rashed. Is it from incisors starting to push down? I can't tell. But I know her rear has been quite sore.
She had a few rough night's of sleep in a row too. The first night she woke with a squealing cry, the one that tells me to get up directly, not to wait it out. I found her feet through the slats fairly far. I was able to get her back down within a reasonably short amount of time, prolonged only by my attempts to get a blanket on her after I put her down (if she starts to cry and stands it comes back off, obviously). The next night we were in the midst of the loose stool. She woke crying and I decided to go in to check to see if she went, rather than leaving her to fall back asleep with a poopy diaper. Sure enough she needed changed. From there she didn't want to go back down as easily.... at least not until she pooed again less than an hour later. Then the third night, shortly before bedtime the power kicked out. Her room is shockingly dark without her clock or sleep machine glowing, so it wasn't the easiest put down.
Tonight we head to the doctor for her 18 month appointment!
Daycare is going well at drop off now, but she continues to come home with report cards that say she's not eating much there other than bread and fruits.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Everything changing
The smile evolved into actually reaching for a teacher in the morning. Today I only got one quick hug before the turn away from me happened. I'll blame it on the yummy smelling breakfast, but I think Avery is feeling okay with her new daycare.
Today I got her out of the seat in the lot and carried her to the sidewalk. From there she walked into the building herself. I was going to march her straight to the classroom, but she stopped at her hook and started working to get her jacket off. How big is my girl?! At this point she would not walk any further, so I gladly picked her up for a hug as we took the last few steps down the hall.
On the way out I held her little hand as she walked down the hall and up all of the stairs to the door. Since it was rainy and gross I carried her from there.
She still isn't loving all of their food however, so she was ready to eat when we got home. She ate a cutie all by herself, save one slice I tried, and then she grabbed the spoon and proceeded to make good progress on the fruit and cereal and yogurt. She was even willing to try a couple of little bits of my steak!
Avery's vocabulary continues to expand every day. I counted over 30 words and 12 signs, but I know I am missing some in my list. When she can understand is beyond all of that for sure as she seems to really grasp a lot of concepts.
Today I got her out of the seat in the lot and carried her to the sidewalk. From there she walked into the building herself. I was going to march her straight to the classroom, but she stopped at her hook and started working to get her jacket off. How big is my girl?! At this point she would not walk any further, so I gladly picked her up for a hug as we took the last few steps down the hall.
On the way out I held her little hand as she walked down the hall and up all of the stairs to the door. Since it was rainy and gross I carried her from there.
She still isn't loving all of their food however, so she was ready to eat when we got home. She ate a cutie all by herself, save one slice I tried, and then she grabbed the spoon and proceeded to make good progress on the fruit and cereal and yogurt. She was even willing to try a couple of little bits of my steak!
Avery's vocabulary continues to expand every day. I counted over 30 words and 12 signs, but I know I am missing some in my list. When she can understand is beyond all of that for sure as she seems to really grasp a lot of concepts.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Tomorrow is off to college
We had a great weekend. Avery continued wanting to sleep in, which doesn't bode well for tomorrow morning, since we need to get up and get moving a bit earlier than we did for our previous care plans. I did get her down for bed a bit early tonight, so that should help some. I feel like I am taking her for her first day of school tomorrow. I know I'll survive the change, but I need to get through the first day or two to settle myself.
She also enjoyed her bath again tonight! Lately baths = tears. I'm glad she was laughing and splashing again with only a few tears when her hair was getting rinsed.
We're also starting to fight a little bit of diaper rash again. She's had her finger in her mouth a good bit so maybe a tooth is pushing upward, but I cannot see anything just yet.
I decided the other day I needed to start an inventory of Avery's words, signs, and the things she clearly understands. I was trying to get a real grasp of where she was. Here's where we are, I have to say, I am quite impressed with her - once again.
Words:
Mama
Daddy
Baby
Gigi - dog?
Saffy
Neen
Elmo
Eat
Up
Please
Thank you
Huh-uh - no
Apple
I love you
Moo (for cow)
Oops
Uh-oh
All done
Sock
Help
Shoe
Bubble
Signs:
Eat
Drink
Water
Milk
Please
Thank you
Cookie
I love you
Finished
More
Other things she understands:
Shapes in the shape sorter - if she gets the wrong one she shakes her head no
Sheepie
Book
Waves hi/bye
Holds phone to ear
She also enjoyed her bath again tonight! Lately baths = tears. I'm glad she was laughing and splashing again with only a few tears when her hair was getting rinsed.
We're also starting to fight a little bit of diaper rash again. She's had her finger in her mouth a good bit so maybe a tooth is pushing upward, but I cannot see anything just yet.
I decided the other day I needed to start an inventory of Avery's words, signs, and the things she clearly understands. I was trying to get a real grasp of where she was. Here's where we are, I have to say, I am quite impressed with her - once again.
Words:
Mama
Daddy
Baby
Gigi - dog?
Saffy
Neen
Elmo
Eat
Up
Please
Thank you
Huh-uh - no
Apple
I love you
Moo (for cow)
Oops
Uh-oh
All done
Sock
Help
Shoe
Bubble
Signs:
Eat
Drink
Water
Milk
Please
Thank you
Cookie
I love you
Finished
More
Other things she understands:
Shapes in the shape sorter - if she gets the wrong one she shakes her head no
Sheepie
Book
Waves hi/bye
Holds phone to ear
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
More more more
I'm pretty sure she tried to say "all done" and sign "thank you". When I asked her to pick up the blue circle she grabbed it straight away from the pile of shapes. For quite a while Avery has also been great about doing things I ask her to do "can you bring Mommy the red triangle *pointing*" and sure enough she goes over, picks it up, and brings it back.
Bed time is quite routine now. Avery is great about heading to bed on her own after a quick cuddle post prayers. All I have to say is "sheepie" and she points to her crib where her beloved bedfellow awaits to cuddle and zonk out.
The hugs are also getting bigger and better. There is nothing better than a hug from this little girl.
Bed time is quite routine now. Avery is great about heading to bed on her own after a quick cuddle post prayers. All I have to say is "sheepie" and she points to her crib where her beloved bedfellow awaits to cuddle and zonk out.
The hugs are also getting bigger and better. There is nothing better than a hug from this little girl.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Change
We had a note come home on Friday saying that the owner of our daycare is retiring. It breaks my heart a bit and scares even more. Someone else is taking over. I don't know them, but I guess I didn't know the current owner a year and a couple of months ago either. Then my mind starts to turn: will the rates go up? will the flexibility go down? will we lose our favorite teacher?
I just don't do well with change. Hearing it is coming right with the stress of the holidays has me quite tense.
As Avery is now saying quite consistently "uh oh".
I just don't do well with change. Hearing it is coming right with the stress of the holidays has me quite tense.
As Avery is now saying quite consistently "uh oh".
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
My world is spinning
Avery now will spin in circles on her own, giggling and having a grand old time. She also is making the first attempts to jump on her own. It's pretty cute to see her put her all into it and barely bouncing. Half the time she then topples down onto her bum.
We continue to work on ASL. She'll tell you "more" when she's ready to eat and correct it to "eat/food" when you ask her if she wants to eat. If you ask if she wants a "drink" or "water" she is trying to make one of those signs, it kind of comes out a bit muddled. She also will babble while holding up her thumb and pointer finger (pinky isn't out yet) to respond when you say "I love you".
Word wise puppy is starting to sound more like what she's saying at times, but Saffy still gets a "Gigi" She'll also stand there babbling while looking at a book. I'm sure she is trying to tell me something, but it isn't coming across just yet.
We're still fighting on many foods, but we did have some success with pieces of spaghetti and meatballs last night. She also seems to enjoy gnawing on a pretzel stick on her own. The pieces of fruit continue to go in, get chomped on a little and get spit out. I tried to get her to take bites off of a banana this weekend but they too kept coming back out, until I started putting a hunk of banana on a spoon w/ a bit of pb.
We continue to work on ASL. She'll tell you "more" when she's ready to eat and correct it to "eat/food" when you ask her if she wants to eat. If you ask if she wants a "drink" or "water" she is trying to make one of those signs, it kind of comes out a bit muddled. She also will babble while holding up her thumb and pointer finger (pinky isn't out yet) to respond when you say "I love you".
Word wise puppy is starting to sound more like what she's saying at times, but Saffy still gets a "Gigi" She'll also stand there babbling while looking at a book. I'm sure she is trying to tell me something, but it isn't coming across just yet.
We're still fighting on many foods, but we did have some success with pieces of spaghetti and meatballs last night. She also seems to enjoy gnawing on a pretzel stick on her own. The pieces of fruit continue to go in, get chomped on a little and get spit out. I tried to get her to take bites off of a banana this weekend but they too kept coming back out, until I started putting a hunk of banana on a spoon w/ a bit of pb.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
It begins
I know at some point I'll tire of hearing "Mama", but for now I'm excited that calling to me has returned to Avery. She's also saying "up" periodically. A few days ago I had her shaking her hand (not getting the sign anywhere near right) and babbling consistent sounds in an attempt to respond in kind to me when I signed and said "I love you" to her.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
The pieces are coming together
This weekend Avery demonstrated the ability to both get the puzzle pieces (animals) into the right slots and to put the shapes into the right places on the sorter. It's like everything locked in with her, not only is she making the connection between the opening or matching image but she's getting the dexterity to spin them around the right way to place the piece properly.
I'm also hearing her making more and more sounds that are clearly attempts at forming words. Out of context I wouldn't have a clue what she was saying. But when you say quack quack and she makes two mimicking sounds, you know she's on to something. She'll also make a barking sound after dogs barking (as we learned on our walk today) and howl after Danika howls. She's also making sounds like she's trying to tell me things, but obviously her message isn't coming across which sometimes has her sqwaking at me and appearing frustrated.
I'm also hearing her making more and more sounds that are clearly attempts at forming words. Out of context I wouldn't have a clue what she was saying. But when you say quack quack and she makes two mimicking sounds, you know she's on to something. She'll also make a barking sound after dogs barking (as we learned on our walk today) and howl after Danika howls. She's also making sounds like she's trying to tell me things, but obviously her message isn't coming across which sometimes has her sqwaking at me and appearing frustrated.
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