Allen and I have been married for a wonderful but busy four years. We are planning on making our fourth move this year. We have a beautiful daughter Sarah who is two years old. She keeps her mommy and daddy very busy. We have one dog named Chloe who is a small dog but has a large personality. There is never a dull moment in our house and I wouldn't change it for the world. God has blessed us each and every day and continues to show us his infinite love. God Bless.
Feb 23 2010
No More Speech
As we all know when you are in the Army you move a lot and you have to adjust a lot as well. Today Ms. Kendall and I decided there was no sense in fighting the strong willed child (aka Sarbear). She said if we were staying a couple more months she could play the bad guy but she didn’t want to give Sarah a bad taste in her mouth for the next speech teacher. Ms. Kendall is a great speech therapist and Fort Gordon is very lucky to have her. She has a lot of patience which I guess is a job requirement 
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Sarah has only been going to speech for a little over a month but she has made improvements or maybe I have. Ms. Kendall taught me how to encourage Sarah to talk. For example today after speech we decided to go to the playgroup on post since it had been awhile since we have visted. As we pulled up to the building Sarah got excited and I asked her if she wanted to play and she began to do her grunt so I asked her again and more grunting so I said “okay let’s go” and backed up the car. Shortly after pulling out of our parking spot she said “mama play” so I said “You want to play?”. She said “yeah” so of course we pulled back into our spot and went to play Easier enough? Of course if you child talks a lot but for Sarah that is a big step. I am so proud of her and look forward to the day when she is telling me crazy stories and we can talk.
By the way Sarah has been tested and she just has a speech delay. Ms. Kendall said she is a smart child just very stubborn. Hmmm sounds about right. Sarah and Mommy will miss Ms. Kendall.
We have a nephew that was slow to talk - and now you can’t get him to keep quiet. (Allen - it’s Bryan and Charlene’s oldest) Speech therapy helped like crazy for him.
Giving choices and expecting word-responses is a great method! Good for you guys - and good luck Sarah as you continue to learn and grow!
There is absolutely no need for worry, once she decides to start she’s going to tell you everything…. repeatedly!
) She’s very smart I’m sure as she is already practicing the art of listening which many of us never master.