Today Ben did something REALLY exciting that he has never done before. He signed "dad" to me when Mike left the room after the two of them were having a tickle fight. That is HUGE! It was like saying daddy for the first time. He was asking me for his dad to come back. And as soon as he starting signing dad I picked him up and ran him upstairs to see dad so he knew I understood him.
Ben has been imitating sign really well after being shown the sign, but only signs the word "more" on his own when he wants something. He has never signed any noun in context of wanting it without prompting like that. This was a really big breakthrough for him and the next step in communicating his needs/wants to us. This was exactly what Mike and I both needed after our day yesterday. Ben really knows how to pick up spirits up!
4 comments:
YEAH BEN!!!! It's those moments that should keep you thinking positive. He is sooooo smart and so sweet. Enjoy your trip to see your parents Amy. See you on Tuesday.
Kim
Whoo-hoo! That is a huge deal. Evan doesn't sign anything other than more/want (he uses the same for both, and it looks like clapping). Yeah Ben!!!
I'm sorry that you didn't get the news you wanted about Ben's airway. That sucks.
Hugs,
Sarah, Jeremy, and Evan
One word... AWESOME!
GREAT JOB BEN!!! Keep it up!!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
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