The other day Chloe got to hang out at Nana and Papa's house while Oby and I went out to a movie. She had so much fun playing in her space blanket that came. (and please note how cute her PJ's are -- they say 'her royal cuteness!')....
After the space blanket lost its appeal, Izzy and Chloe started playing with a pink-haired troll. It was so cute watching them play with this troll! Chloe is starting to show a lot of age-appropriate behavior, including playing make-believe with dolls, stuffed animals, etc. She was just chatting away with this little troll and giving it kisses. It was so cute!....
Then Izzy was playing with some other toys. She was being really cute with Chloe, like she always is, showing her what she was doing. Chloe said something that sounded a lot like, 'I wanna do it!' Uncle Jamie said, "Chloe, did you just say, "I wanna do it"? And Chloe repeated it, this time as clear as day, "I wanna do it!" she said. Not in a demanding voice, just in a sweet voice that sounded a little bit like heaven to me!....
I often wonder what Chloe would tell me if she could speak. Every once in awhile I get little glimpses of what's going on in her mind. I've been told by speech therapists that this is how Apraxia acts... The words and information are in Chloe's mind, she just has a hard time (almost impossible time) getting them from her mind to her mouth. Every once in awhile, though, like the other night, she'll speak. It is such a joy to me when she does! Her voice is truly one of the sweetest things I've ever heard. I wish she'd give me a little warning now and then so we could get it on video!
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Although she may not speak often, those smiles say so much! :0)
Oh, I can so relate Tara! Elijah hasn't officially been diagnosed with apraxia, but we're pretty sure that he'll get the diagnosis. Sometimes when he's blabbering I know he's trying to talk, but I just can't understand it. And then once in awhile I can understand it (he's said "I love you" a handful of times!)and it's like witnessing a miracle. I always love Chloe's pictures...she is so beautiful!
She is so sweet!
I love her smile!!!
I know what you mean about the warning so we can get a video recorder...happens to me all the time.
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I love these pictures. Too cute!
I know what you mean about her voice sounding like Heaven. I have heard some words from Gracie, including "I love you" a few times. It is just like Heaven when I hear that!
I LOVE hearing all the new things Chloe is doing! You gotta post clips of all these milestones!
Oh my gosh - Chloe looks so BIG on the space blanket. Our kids are growing up so fast!
Emma is really into dolls lately, too. We play with her with them since she can't really play them by herself but she kicks her legs and moves her arms really fast when we ask her if she wants to play with the babies.
So glad Chloe let you hear her voice again. I love hearing Emma's voice and I never tire of it (of course, she barely uses it so I'm thrilled when I hear it).
Oh, that is so wonderful! I'm all teary, she's truly incredible!
AWESOME! I love the pics too!!! What a doll your girl is!
That is the coolest thing! "I wanna do it." Oh. I hope you can get her on video sometime. I'd love to hear her voice! She's so cute!!!
I love that chair. I love that girl.
As always, so dang cute!!! I'm cheering for her words to keep finding their voice and for your camera to catch it too!
The PJs are cute but the girl in them is what makes the outfit. She's adorable. AND I know that feeling. Hearing those words. Great, isn't it?
Tara how spectacular! I know how exciting it is when they manage to say something, congratulations! It seems the treatment in Montana has helped her so much! You must be so proud. I'll try you tomorrow, would love to chit chat!
Beautiful eyes and smile. I love the first photo with the straw.
She is so adorable!!!
So lovely that you got to hear her speak - moments like that are so precious.
That makes me SMILE! Cute girl. She would tell you over and over how much she loves you and what an amazing mother you are - THAT is what she would tell you if she could. ;) xoxo
love that new chair and those pjs are so cute!
Beautiful daughter - she looks so happy. My son, Bennett, does not speak either. We always say we wonder what he'd say if he could speak - I have some ideas!
Our lives have been so much easier thanks to the Special Tomato! We love ours, too! Chloe is beautiful--how wonderful that she is beginning to be able to express some of her fun thoughts to you!
I love reading Chloe's blog - she's always so smiley!
Oh that post touched my heart! Her voice must be heavenly...Thanks for sharing wonderful reasons to celebrate!
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