Seth's delayed speech has taught me to be thankful for progress! Let's just say I'm hoping that Seth doesn't learn to drive the way he learned to speak -- zero to 60 in, um, no time flat! Here are some of his priceless mutterings of late:
We were walking down the sidewalk and saw a girl about his age. Seth said, "Hi!" Maybe you don't know how absolutely HUGE this is. I did a little dance right there and then told Seth to tell her his name. He obliged: "Mys names Seth." Nicely done, little man.
Thirty minutes later, in our very long walk, we saw our neighbor Denise. After I chatted for a few minutes, I realized I hadn't asked Seth to greet her. So I did. Seth responded with, "Hi Miss Denise. Seth get kitty cat after Uganda." I split a gut laughing. Denise had a puzzled look on her face, so I had to explain. That we are adopting.... from Uganda.... that Seth wants a cat.... that I once (ONCE) told him he could get a cat after we go to Uganda.... So there you have it. When he speaks, he speaks!
After a trip to the park and a run through the fields (will this walk ever end???), I showed Seth where some boys (probably 5 years old) were playing soccer. In a league. With serious looking referees. I said, "See the boys playing soccer, Seth?" He squinted his eyes, as he does to see far, and took off, yelling, "Seth play soccer!" He was mid-field by the time I caught up. Oops.
On our walk home, Seth started saying what I thought was "chip" but was really "step." When he said, "Sit on the step" I finally got it. Seth loves to sit on our stoop. And as we were walking, I thought he was talking about getting home and sitting for a spell. Hmm. Not so much. He pulled himself up to the next house and helped himself to their stoop. Don't know the folks who live there, but figured it wouldn't be appropriate for us to stay. Try explaining THAT to a two-year old.
Seth is complete joy and I cannot wait to see him teach Leah Grace about life in our house. Perhaps he could leave out how he performed a full body slam on the screen door tonight to get in. Or how he rammed his train through the screen in my bedroom, managing to pop the entire thing out, landing it on the ground below. Or how he climbs. Everything. And would swing from the chandelier if I let him. Yea, he can leave those things out. We're ready for you, Leah Grace!!
Well, maybe. (sigh) ;)
4 comments:
I love this. I'm so happy that he's talking so much! Mom mentioned that he was sounding out cookie letters too! He's gonna be a smart boy! Sounds like he already is! I love how kids remember the things we tell them ONCE. =) Hilarious.. He's growing up so much, I miss him.. We want to come play! love you so much, and praying praying praying!! =) give Seth a hug from me..
All this is so neat and all that concern for him and his progression is over! Yay! Even with the eye issues he is doing SOO good! Every single child is soo different. Brynn is a little behind in her speech compared to Danielle (who practically can read the newspaper j/k) and Biddie. I see God's hand in creating everyone of the 1's we have now, a bit different which makes for a lot of fun! There surely is no race. Besides, Nolie wants her to stay a baby as long as she can!
Love you, Seth and Leah Grace SOOO much!!
Oh My goodness, I about died when I saw this. I was reading through, enjoying Sethisms and your exhaustion.... catching up on Leah Grace and sad when I saw the officers didn't do anything, and then I landed on this picture. Truly priceless! Love you!
And by priceless I mean the picture. :)
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