Well, last night Liam continued his chatterboxing. Is that a word? It is now. :P
Some of the highlights:
After dinner he told Brad, "Be right back!" as he ran from the table.
He tripped on Petey and reminded him, "Petey, be careful!"
I was pretending to cry and he said, "Mama, what's the matter? You alright?"
He saved the greatest comment for last...Liam has never, ever commented on an event that has happened in the past. His speech is always focused on present events, which is concerning to me and has concerned his therapists. He was jumping on the bed last night and kept saying, "This is fun!" Sidenote--he jumped in the circus tent at Friends earlier as part of the circus activities. Kristie, his teacher, got in with him and she told me that they had such a great time. She said that he did NOT want to get out, which is not surprising for most of you who know Liam and his fondness for jumping. :)
So in the bathtub last night he says, "I had fun with Kristie." My heart just melted...
So our conversation went like this:
Me: Yes, you did have fun with Kristie. You jumped in the tent.
Liam: I have fun with Drew.
Me: Yes, you do have fun with Drew. You go swimming together.
Liam: Mandy's house.
Me: Yes, you go swimming at Mandy's house.
Liam: I have fun with Mandy.
Me: Yes, you have fun with Mandy. She loves you and takes you places.
Liam: Fun with Mimi.
Me: Yes, you have fun with Mimi, you swing at her house.
And so on...it was as if his little memory was picturing all of the people he loves and remembering the good times he has had with them. It was one of the sweetest moments of my life and I'll never forget it. It was like having a real conversation.
This morning he ate a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Scarfed a bowl of oatmeal I should say. After he finished it he said, "I ate it all, Mama! It's all gone!" Again, this is a HUGE thing because he used "I" and "it." He's never commented on this before, although I have said to him in the past "YOU ate it all. It's all gone." For him to be able to repeat the phrase in a correct context, plus change his pronoun, well, I'm just thrilled about that.
All of this talking started up on Tuesday afternoon, after he left Friends. Now I don't know if that's what triggered it, but I sure do love that place. :)
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Good reading! Thanks mama for sharing. I'm getting to know Liam a little better through this bloggin' action! Love and language to all, Auntie Lambo xoxxo
Thanks for adding the history for the "be right back..." comment. Yeah, he really had no plans to come back to the table...learned behavior! :)
And NO CUSSING in my blog. Thx. :P
He knows how to lie now. Thats what i call a "breakthrough"
Angela, what a great idea. I loved reading all about your conversation with Liam. How special for you. I often take for granted simple things like that. Thanks for reminding me! Keep up the great wok!!!
Keep up the great wok! Ha. I'm a loser, I meant work, of course!
Congrats on the language break through! Things sound great on your end. I can only imagine how grown up he is getting. I'm sure he keeps you busy! By the way, do you know who your therapists are going to be at Easter Seals? Just curious.
I am in tears because Liam remembered our fun in the pool! I can't wait to swim together again! I love you, Liam! Love, aunt Mandy
Drew left a message on the reading about the little people house!
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