Friday, August 8, 2008

Growing

I don't talk about this one a lot, but Spud has a developmental delay. It's not huge, but it is there. The other day I was realizing how much I am focusing on the stuff he still can't do. I think this is normal, that is what we talk about at assessments, I need to know the stuff I should be working on with him etc. In fact it wasn't until I made a list of things he couldn't yet do that I realized that he was way behind and sought out early intervention.

HOWEVER, I now sometimes miss how much he can do and how much he has grown, all I see is the can'ts instead of the cans.

I sat down to make a list and was astounded at how much he has learned since we moved into this house in May.

Since then he has learned to:

* Wash his hands (including turning the tap on and off)
* Go to the potty completely on his own, performing ALL necessary tasks. (Praise God from whom all blessings do flow)
* Blow bubbles
* Pick out his own clothes
* Clean up his room without ANY help
* Pray his own prayers
* Play memory
* Play Candyland (Lucky me!)
* Put on his own shoes
* Dry himself after a bath
* The sounds of most letters
* Trace lines

I know he still has far to go but today I am just going to rejoice at how far he has come.

If your two and a half year old has been doing all these things since they were one, that's fabulous. You go talk about it on your own blog OK?

8 comments:

momofthecrazies said...

Spud is such an amazing little guy and each time I see him he has changed and grown. He's got such a keen imagination and love for life. I think it's a great idea to record all his accomplishments so you can realize how hard BOTH of you are working!!

momofthecrazies said...

By the way, Crazy #2 won't be happy that I've read the list of things Spud does. I realize that she can be doing a few more things for herself so if she gives you "The Look", you'll know why!

Middle-Aged Moi said...

MY THREE year old can't even speak English! LOL! But I think he's delayed a bit in some things too. Not sure if it's adoption related or not. I guess I'll have to wait and see.

ALL of my other kids could speak six languages, walk, dance, play football,and juggle by the time they were three months old.

Middle-Aged Moi said...

Oh, and they could change the tire on a car too.

KnittinChick said...

Spud is so cute and such a sweetheart. He should be proud of what a big boy he is. And, he is one of the most affectionate kids ever.

And you should be proud of yourself for being a mom that has worked so hard.

a Tonggu Momma said...

The Tongginator still can't do some of the things on that list... and she's four-and-a-half. But then, she is also beginning to read. Go figure.

Toothfairy Mom said...

Okay, if you can get Spud to clean up his room without any help, I need your help. My two darlings who are 9 and 7 need constant reminders "If it's on the floor it's not cleaned up!"
Spud is such a loving little guy, I loved seeing him and Sprout last weekend. You are doing a great job with both your boys. Be proud of yourself!

Tez said...

I often fall into the comparison trap, then furiously dig myself out of it. Our kids are each unique and may have different rates of development. Spud is a little champion in his own right, having learned such an amazing list of tasks in a very short time, and you are a champion mama, sticking to it being determined that he can and will achieve!