So at parenting class this week was on expressive language. They gave us hand outs and examples on what we can do as parents to help get our kids to start being vocal. A lot of it is learning by hearing. Self talk is a main one. Where I would talk about what I am doing in short phrases. Like: Mommy brush hair. Clean dish. Mommy spin spin spin. Its taking out the unneeded words which are just make it harder for kids to understand. While its good for them to hear words and I am leading by example, I feel down right silly. There's no one around just me and the boys but I feel ridiculous! I hate feeling this way cause I want to help Creighton talk! I just feel silly. Something to get over I guess.
I am really glad I get to go to these classes and see other kids (and moms) going through the same struggles. Some have more struggles. Some less. But knowing I am not alone helps with my emotions.
My thing with speech is Creighton doesn't even seem to want to talk. And he is only vocal when he's frustrated or someone's taking a toy from him or for his ba-ba (bottle and/or blanket).
Even with knowing I am not alone it gets lonely and hard. Its a struggle having an almost 2 year old not talking. It is frustrating! And I wish people didn't judge him or me for him not talking back when they ask questions to him.
