This past Sunday it was like a switch was flipped and Jet has started talking ALOT. I liken it to a baby then toddler all in 8 weeks. He didn't talk much at all in the beginning, mostly listening, taking it all in. Then he moved to a few words, repeating words you said, definitely feeling self conscience of the sound coming out of his mouth. He would giggle after many words and spoke very softly.
A week or two ago Jet started putting 2-3 words together occasionally especially when prompted. His voice was growing stronger. He had the ability since he has been saying prayers with us at meals since Thailand and night time prayers for at least 4 weeks!
On Sunday all 3 kids were making Father's Day cards for their Papa and their Grandpas. I had seen Jet making one for Boppa (my Dad) and knew there was one for Papa. At one point he came downstairs to show me, indicating one for Papa and one for Grandpa E. I asked him where Boppa's card was. He said oh and ran upstairs.
About 5 minutes later Jet came back down and repeated the one for Papa and Grandpa E thing. I persisted about Boppa's since we were about to leave to go there. I told him to go up and ask Peanut where it was because she had seen him make it. He looked at me for a minute. Then his answer went something like this:
Jet asked Peanut where Boppa card; Peanut doesn't know; Peanut said ask Mama
And we are off to the races!!!!!!!!
He has been having more conversations like this everyday since!
I am so completely amazed at his receptive language as well. He truly understands SO many things. Yesterday I mentioned to him something was under the table and he knew right away to look UNDER the table. My Mom was giving a direction to me of something tricky to do not being very direct since it was to me and he completely understood her!
I am in awe of his determination. He will persist with me if I say something, I can see it in his face, trying to figure it out. Then if I can tell he isn't sure I will start to mime, gesture and then the ah haa moment comes. It is so fun to see!!
8 weeks yesterday!! We have been home for 8 weeks!
4 comments:
Wow, time is really going fast! I wouldn't have guessed it's been that long since you've been home. So so so glad that it's going so awesome, so happy he's catching on to the language! I think that would be the most difficult of all :)
It feels like Jet has always been here, not just 8 weeks. He is as special as the other kids and we love him as much.
Wonderful progress, Megan! The adjustment (at least ours did) will continue to go so quickly!!! So happy for you and your sweet family!
Yay for Jet! I'm amazed at his progress! You've given me such hope!
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