We FINALLY feel like we are getting into a groove. Roy's behavior is showing improvement. To our delight - we really think he is starting to understand us. We have given him very simple instructions & he does it. It makes our hearts soar! We are making progress! He is trying to say a few things. So far, he seems to have mastered:
uh-oh
Bu-Bye, Cya
Choo Choo!
Dadda
Mama (very rarely though)
Toot Toot!!! Boys will be boys!
With all this being said, we are very encouraged - however, he will start speech therapy after the new year. We think this is great - it can only get better from here. :-)
It has been fun getting to expose Roy to some "Firsts". I especially cherish them since we missed soo very many other "firsts" in his life.
His First snowfall!
Surprisingly, he did not have a strong reaction to it. Perhaps he was thinking it was overrated considering it took us forever to get layered up and out the door! ;-) haha
His First Thanksgiving!
Our little Indian! Turns out - he loves cranberry sauce!?!?!? who knew! :-)
His First St. Lucia Celebration!
He seemed to enjoy all the festivities of the night with his wonderful cousins! He had his first taste of Rice pudding (My Grandmother used to make this all the time & was such a treat!). He had his first Swedish Meatballs & sauce. Mmmm - Great night with such great Swedish Food! Thanks Brubs! ;-)
His First Dress up Experience:
He actually really enjoys dressing up! Maddie is just thrilled about this!
His First Piano Lesson from Big Sister Maddie: ;-)
Lastly, he is wearing HIS favorite new shirt! WINK WINK!
Surely this must be his FIRST shirt like this, right?
We love him sooo much! He was truly SO.WORTH.THE.WAIT!!!!
