Jack is doing okay -- no health issues, but his behavior has really taken a turn for the worse the last month or so...there are days when he melts down non stop. We recently increased his risperdal, but if this doesn't work we may try a new medication. It's a really exhausting, trying time right now.
Jack has come so far with his talking! He is now using 3 word sentences most of the time...there are still major gaps in his communication but it's like magic every time he learns a new phrase or puts something together all on his own. He's also learned to self correct his approximations, which has been amazing as well. For example, he used to say "broon" for balloon, now he says "BALLOOM" and I get teary every time he does this, because he's really doing it on his own with about one "corrected approximation" a week. Does my mommy heart really good to hear him talking so well. Tomorrow is his LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL and he starts FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN on Aug. 25th. I cannot believe it.
Morgan is walking -- make that RUNNING everywhere. She's such a doll -- but has also recently found her voice, especially when she's not happy -- she's really good at signing (just out of habit we taught her more, mom, dad, all done, bye, play, night night, and a few others.) She also babbles non stop -- I tell you, she's gonna be a talker!
I have been reading everyone's blog posts -- I am really going to get back in to the swing of things here, I promise!! Lots of love to everyone!
Morgan is walking -- make that RUNNING everywhere. She's such a doll -- but has also recently found her voice, especially when she's not happy -- she's really good at signing (just out of habit we taught her more, mom, dad, all done, bye, play, night night, and a few others.) She also babbles non stop -- I tell you, she's gonna be a talker!
I have been reading everyone's blog posts -- I am really going to get back in to the swing of things here, I promise!! Lots of love to everyone!
Group photo on our last day of vacation! from left to right, Jan's daughter Steff,
Jan, Angie, Grandpa Bob, Morgan, Steff's friends Odie, Jason and Jack Riley...
Did Jack have any speech delays at first? Sounds like he's doing spectacular wiht the talking. Bummer about the behavior, but all kids do have their ups and downs, so hopefully he'll swing back up soon!
ReplyDeleteI find it really tough to keep up in the Summer holidays too. Fabulouso photo!
ReplyDeleteAs for the speech! Horray indeed! And yes, I know about the gaps. We still have gaps. I figure [note casual use of American colloquial term!] that mine's a bit like his dad, not much of a 'chatter.'
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Great update! I'm glad Jack is progressing with his speech. Wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteI hope the melt downs decrease. We've had our fair share of those too and it is so hard.
I'm glad you had a good vacation. Wow, that little Morgan is growing up fast!