It is that time again for a Mommy Mindset discussion. This week we are talking about speech delays and our children. Lena: My kids are not early talkers and I get that each kid goes at his own speed. However, I cannot help myself - I compare my kids to other kids. My friend's 2 yo daughter speaks almost as good as my 4 yo, and my 2.5 yo boy finally started pointing instead of screaming when he wants something. Gena: Lena, do you speak more than one language at home? I've heard that can delay … [Read more...]
Baby Sign Language
During lunch, for the first time, my Princess used baby sign language to sign the word "thank you" without being asked to. She wanted one of my chips so I gave her a piece of the chip and she signed thank you. I was so happy, and praised her abundantly. I am so glad she can communicate more easily now. Sign language has really helped us. Do you use Baby Sign Language? The mirror has become an attraction for my little girl as well. Today, she actually looked at her self in our full length … [Read more...]
Say Your Please and Thankyous
We had our good friend, Wendi, come and visit us this weekend. It is always so nice to catch up with old friends. We had good times. While she was here, she brought Isabella a nice gift - a horsey on a stick to ride on. If you push its ear it will neigh. Isabella loved it! Last night, Wendi had some popcorn. Popcorn is of course one of Isabella's favorite foods. So she wanted to share it with Auntie Wendi. Wendi, mom of 2, made Isabella sign please before giving her a piece, which to our … [Read more...]
Isabella’s Top 10
(in no particular order)1. Cheerios and Spaghetti - she is going through this stage where she doesn't want anything but cheerios and shaghetti. Even things she used to love - like bananas - are passed on by. (Oh, and she will always eat a little of mommy's soy ice cream at night or popcorn.)2. Throw Your Hands in the Air - is a game that her and daddy play every day. He puts her on his shoulders and he sings, "throw your hands in the air, and wave them like you just don't care", and she sings … [Read more...]