Assistive Technology...we love it!

Summer Vacation...so far!

Here Jace is working hard, just before his break...he powers through...like a trooper!

Awww...the smile of just having ran Grandma into the kitchen island...he ran her down...sorry Grandma!

 

He had so much fun hitting the ball this season...his last game he was the most interactive he had been, displaying that smile we all fall in love with! 

So far...

Friday afternoon, we celebrated the end of kindergarten by sitting outside, throwing birdseed towards the emu's who I think may have preferred us feeding them grapes but Jace seems to enjoy the feel of the birdseed right now. Saturday, Jace was full of giggles as he nearly ran over Grandma in his hart walker, and laughing all the way doing so! Sunday, Jace enjoyed a bbq at my cousin's house and really seemed to like when I fed him deviled eggs! Looking forward to an exciting week with him, and hoping to get him in his hart walker and play t-ball outside with his sisters!

‎"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." ~Maya Angelou

Who's in charge?

The last few months, Jace has been working hard with a speech and OT team, towards establishing better communication methods. It has been the most wonderful time spent for both Jace and myself, as Jace is really starting to get his voice! Today, it was discovered that Jace really likes being in charge! It is no secret that Jace has me wrapped around his finger. I just adore him, his personality, and his everlasting smile. He has begun to grab my hands and arms when I ask him questions using his "yes" and "no" cues...I've discovered he really wants to make sure I understand his wants and needs. He is excited about developing this ability, beyond facial cues and guesses! This method has really spurred my communication with Jace and he knows now more than ever that I am listening, and if I am not asking the right question, we've learned that powerful question of "something else", which leads to him using his "yes" cue and finding out what he needs to tell me.

What a flirt!

As Jace is finishing up Kindergarten, I have learned what a little flirt he really is. He laughs and giggles with the little girls that come into help in his classroom...it appears there is one recently that everyone has noticed a change in his behavior when he sees her. He is just a little flirt, he knows he's cute and he loves hearing it! :)