It's been reassuring to hear from so many of you that Max sounds like a typical 3year-old--favorite word is "no" (or "nem" in our case), patience comes in small doses, and tantrums come randomly and for no apparent reason! It feels good to know we are not alone! There have been some truly encouraging moments and observations in the last couple of days, too. Max is starting to put together a couple of 2 word phrases ("wash hand" and "brush teeth," for example) and his English vocabulary is expanding quickly. He's been listening and obeying a little better-- a good sign of trust. He did very well at a cafeteria-type restaurant we tried for lunch today (first time to eat out!). And we've seen him interact with other kids at a couple of the playgrounds we frequent here in town. He's enthralled watching them, and when he engages, is helpful, shares well, and plays very nicely. We've been seriously impressed! He is definitely a social boy and will love playing with his cousins and friends from church!
We are doing well--as long as we continue to remind ourselves "one day at a time." Right now the monotony of everyday life in a place that is not "home" is taking its toll a bit. Fortunately, we have something very special to look forward to this week! Angie's college friend Susannah and her daugther Marta who now live in Macedonia are coming to visit us on Tuesday for a few days! We can't wait!
P.S. Max seems to be doing just fine after his tumble the other day--a scraped shoulder seems to be the lingering effect. We are so grateful!
So this is just a thought:
ReplyDeleteWhat if, to add to Max's sense of stability and routine, you try serving the same foods at the same time just for a few days (example ~ toast for breakfast and work on that word; the same lunch each day for a few days) so that he can work on both language and feeling in control of his environment. Could it be worth a shot?
Thankful to hear of your friend's visit and Mr. Unruh coming for the return trip!
So glad to hear he is putting words together!!! I am guessing you have a bright little one on your hands. As I am sure you have experienced, bright kids come with their own set of challenges. I have found the sharp ones struggle more emotionally at 3, because they have become self-aware yet cannot understand why the world doesn't work the way they THINK it should and they can actually get a little more frustrated than an average kiddo.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your outing went well and you are expecting a visit..it is the little things in life that can overwhelm us with joy!!!
Praying for you all!! Thanks for your blog. It is one of my favorite things to do..to see what is happening as Max gets closer and closer to coming home!!!
We are so excited that Susannah and Marta are coming! How great that will be to have some social time!! Do I hear an Amen from the extraverts in the group? :)
ReplyDeleteWe keep praying that Max will pick up the language quickly...and it sounds like that is happening! Wish we could hear his little voice.
Thanks for taking the time to blog each day...what a gift it is to those of us here...wishing we were there!
Love you guys.
So glad you get to look forward to a fun visit! Praying for you all in the meantime. So glad you all made it through first eat-out experience. Go, Max!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Friends!
Miss you Mr. (and Mrs.) Unruh!
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