I can't believe it's been almost two months since I've written a blog so hopefully I can figure out a short synopsis of what is going on with us. I'd really like to take a few minutes to talk about Noah since so much of my blog journaling is regarding Isaiah. Well my favorite youngest son turns a year old in 7 days. Much to my surprise he started walking at 10 months! VERY early especially for a boy. I had always suspected that he would be a mover from early on and he has lived up to my expectations. At almost 12 months he is running!
We reached another milestone last week....Noah's first, second, and third REAL temper tantrum. I know that most of you are thinking...isn't he too young for this?!?!? I thought the same thing. But last Tuesday he got into our Developmental Therapist's bag of toys, grabbed a fishing game, and brought it over to me. He said "Mama" and showed the game to me. Unfortunately it was the end of Isaiah's session and Miss Kathy was ready to leave. I told Noah "No we can't play with the fishes right now Miss Kathy has to leave." Immediately Noah proceeded to run in place while screaming and pointing to the fishy game. I was kind of caught off guard because this was his first temper tantrum EVER. I looked at Kathy who was trying not to laugh (trying not to laugh myself) and calmly said "No no Noah.....we don't scream....I know you want to play with the fishes but it's time for the toys to go bye bye." Since then he has shown Daddy his tantrum skills, and Daddy couldn't believe it.
I have always been on higher alert with Noah developmentally in attempts to catch any speech or developmental delays as early as possible. I'm happy to report that my hard work with Noah seems to be paying off. He has at least 4 or 5 words now. He says Mama, Dada, ball, dog, and says "da" when I ask him if he is all done eating. I have also started signing and trying to teach him some sign language. He is starting to sign "all done" when he is done eating.
I was talking with a family coordinator for Early Intervention (the program Isaiah is in) and she was pointing out how much knowledge parents gain from having a child in the program. I couldn't agree more and I feel so blessed to have received the education that I have!
