the need for speech! I think my poor Nugget and I get more frustrated each day with his limited vocabulary. At least his limited ability to express the big vocabulary that I know is floating around in his head. I'm also VERY aware of how well we get by without lots of words and how with motions, whines, grunts and a new sweeping hand gesture that is one half point and one half air grab, Ben gets most of his needs and wants met.
At his 18 month well baby visit, the PA mentioned how speech takes a backseat in the baby brain priority list when walking is beginning. Well now that Ben is running everywhere, I think speech is back on the front burner. Everyone around him is working hard to give him words for things and his requests. I know it will come in due time, but the current moments of frustration break this Mama's heart.
I'm confident that before I know it, I'll be looking back on this post wishing someone would just be quiet:), but boy I can hardly wait until that day!!
He'll get there :) And, I know it is hard, but keep giving him those words and don't give into his requests until he at least tries to say them. Been there, and although painful at first, Cadyn did catch on quickly and her speech developed quickly after we stuck to our guns.
ReplyDeleteI remember those moments with my niece and nephew. You're right, it will be here before you know it and then he will be telling you about an octagon and your brain will say, "What happened here?!?" :) Okay, so that's how it happened for me.
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