Today I had two visits with the little man. He was happy to see me each time, the first time he ran across the playroom to me and the second time he gave up his snack. I must be doing something right if he's willing to give up his afternoon cookie....
With each visit it seems that more of his personality is showing. He's laughing and smiling a lot. I have a little toy that plays nursery rhymes; he sang his version of Ring Around the Rosie every time it played accompanied by his own unique dance moves.
Today the little man said two words in English that I could clearly understand. I bring him a treat each visit; it's some Cheerios in a small glad container. It looks like a small cup and I guess I called it a cup because he said 'cup' about fifty times today while playing with it. I also told him the stacking cups were cups so he had lots of cups to talk about. But alas that was not his first word, his first word was the 'N' word, that's right he said NO! He said it at the appropriate time, he used it the right way and he used it a few times. As I said, more of his personality is coming out along with his independence, just ask him about it and I'm sure he'll say no!
I tried taking a walk today in-between visits. There was a cold ice/rain falling, not good weather for walking or taking pictures, hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Posted at 9:27 PM Moscow time.
5 comments:
Lots of progress being made... No the magic word of a child. Sounds very normal. Nice.
Maureen
I am glad you are getting to spend so much time visiting before your court date. And what special times they must be making memories that will last a lifetime. I am sure "no" is a word you will be hearing alot in the future. Hope the weather gets better so you can enjoy the countryside. Love, Aunt Sandy
It sounds like you and the Little Man are really getting to know and love each other. I am so glad that he enjoys music as much as his Mama does! I can't wait to see his beautiful smile!!! I am also looking forward to teaching him my version of Ring Around The Rosie. Maybe he will teach me his dance moves.
Roseann
It's only words, but words are all he has, to take your heart away.
Oh Christ, I am now paraphrasing the friggin Bee Gees. And I am sober.
Julian
In a way I think it's working out well that you get these extra visits with him before court. This way you can be more comfortable with each other and hopefully it will be easier on both of you when it's time to transition to coming back to his new home.
It's great that he is smart enough to figure out ways to communicate with you even if it's just a few words right now. And yes, for all kids - no is a powerful word that they learn quickly.
Enjoy your days together!
Paula
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