Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice.
Very similar story for us, son is 2 years 9 months now and was also non verbal until around 6 months ago, he now has several hundred words and starting to put 2 and 3 words together. As you say it’s a truly amazing feeling after a long time of worrying. He is still scheduled to see a specialist as they think he has a couple of delays but just so proud of his progress.
I keep getting told I’m wrong but really think lockdown has affected kids development.
My 16 year old son has been desperate to find a job to do whilst between school and college. After 6 weeks of applying and getting turned down he finally got a job offer out of the blue today. Builders labourer up until the beginning of September. I am well pleased for him and proud that he wants to work rather than sit on his arse for the next 7 weeks.
Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice.
Very similar story for us, son is 2 years 9 months now and was also non verbal until around 6 months ago, he now has several hundred words and starting to put 2 and 3 words together. As you say it’s a truly amazing feeling after a long time of worrying. He is still scheduled to see a specialist as they think he has a couple of delays but just so proud of his progress.
I keep getting told I’m wrong but really think lockdown has affected kids development.
Nah I completely agree with you... Its been great for me, and its probably helped my relationship with him the fact he's been able to see me most of the week (apart from the days when he'd go to Grandparents). In addition we didnt want to claim the 15-hours free childcare when it became available in February due to COVID
BUT my boy is 3 and a half and whilst he's got a bit of a vocabulary its still a bit of a concern for us (we're finally seeing very slow breakthrough) but he's had very little child interaction this last year and a half so is probably going to be a struggle for the poor little sod, even down to little things like sharing his toys.
We've got him enrolled in a School Nursery starting from September now (three hours in the morning, five days a week), so just hoping that my Company allows me to work from home at least three days a week so I can be there to collect him, else we'll have to re-think the whole strategy.
Had an incident on Saturday night with someone down our road (we've barely spoken to them) letting us know about accident where a drunk in a van had pushed into the back of my Wife's car, pushing that into theirs (thankfully no damage). On the plus side my Wife was speaking to this neighbour yesterday and learnt that this persons child will also be going to the same nursery, and is equally struggling with speech etc. so the plan is to have a kind of play date for them to try and interact more.
Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice.
Our daughter has Autism and until she was around 4 didn’t particularly engage with much, to the point we were concerned she wouldn’t feed/drink much either. when she started school it was like lightning a rocket, couldn’t keep her down and today is her last day at Primary school, she’s going onto one of the top Grammars in England after smashing her 11+.
This morning she told me I am a “great Dad, just like Grandad was”: my dad passed away on Friday and it’s his fault I support Charlton as he used to take me to every home game since I was 5.
I'm really struggling to add anything to this thread, as today for me has been plain average, whether my post, my activities or my bowel movements (which required an average amount of toilet paper)
One from last week, rather than today, but after what was a dreadful week of stress and long hours for me at work, my 6 year old daughter completed her week long summer bike camp where she learnt to ride her bike without stabilisers. We went to the local park, which has a small bike track, on Friday evening and she rode around and around showing off all her new skills. The feeling of fatherly pride that welled up in me completely pushed out all of the stress of the previous week.
Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice.
Our daughter has Autism and until she was around 4 didn’t particularly engage with much, to the point we were concerned she wouldn’t feed/drink much either. when she started school it was like lightning a rocket, couldn’t keep her down and today is her last day at Primary school, she’s going onto one of the top Grammars in England after smashing her 11+.
This morning she told me I am a “great Dad, just like Grandad was”: my dad passed away on Friday and it’s his fault I support Charlton as he used to take me to every home game since I was 5.
Sorry for your loss @EugenesAxe, but I'm glad your daughter was able to show her appreciation for you like that at such a difficult time.
There’s a good and very Charlton story attached to my dad’s last days actually. when he was in hospital which was up until he came home for his final days, he insisted on having his Charlton shirt on instead of a gown, bear in mind this is Plymouth and a fair few of his wardmates apparently are Argyle supporters. I’m told he was giving them all grief the whole time because of the last result against them, when he got home I asked him and he said “of course I was! When do we ever win 6-0, I bet I wont ever see a score like that again…” Funny how some things are so poignant.
A month after losing our Purdy to old age and illness, we welcomed a new member of the family yesterday afternoon.
Maggie came from a Romanian rescue centre on Friday and has filled a big hole already. Despite being so timid she doesn't want to come out her crate yet (unless a treat is involved) I'm sure in no time she'll be walking round the house like she owns the place.
Her name at the rescue centre was Pocahontas, but there's no way I'd be shouting 'Come back, Pocahontas!' as she ran off over the park. Although it could be worse - one of the other dogs was named Kinky!
Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice.
Very similar story for us, son is 2 years 9 months now and was also non verbal until around 6 months ago, he now has several hundred words and starting to put 2 and 3 words together. As you say it’s a truly amazing feeling after a long time of worrying. He is still scheduled to see a specialist as they think he has a couple of delays but just so proud of his progress.
I keep getting told I’m wrong but really think lockdown has affected kids development.
It's worth remembering that Einstein didn't speak until he was four. Of course, that doesn't mean that every late talker will turn out to be a genius, but it's a salient reminder that it's not a race.
Another M.I.L. one as we're on holiday with her. I got her to watch Hypnotoad on a loop. It took 9 minutes before she decided that nothing was going to happen. That's what a lifetime of watching itv does to you
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I keep getting told I’m wrong but really think lockdown has affected kids development.
BUT my boy is 3 and a half and whilst he's got a bit of a vocabulary its still a bit of a concern for us (we're finally seeing very slow breakthrough) but he's had very little child interaction this last year and a half so is probably going to be a struggle for the poor little sod, even down to little things like sharing his toys.
We've got him enrolled in a School Nursery starting from September now (three hours in the morning, five days a week), so just hoping that my Company allows me to work from home at least three days a week so I can be there to collect him, else we'll have to re-think the whole strategy.
Had an incident on Saturday night with someone down our road (we've barely spoken to them) letting us know about accident where a drunk in a van had pushed into the back of my Wife's car, pushing that into theirs (thankfully no damage). On the plus side my Wife was speaking to this neighbour yesterday and learnt that this persons child will also be going to the same nursery, and is equally struggling with speech etc. so the plan is to have a kind of play date for them to try and interact more.
But this thread is a breath of fresh air. Wonderful stories and happenings. I've even had a good laugh, thanks @ForeverAddickted
when he was in hospital which was up until he came home for his final days, he insisted on having his Charlton shirt on instead of a gown, bear in mind this is Plymouth and a fair few of his wardmates apparently are Argyle supporters.
I’m told he was giving them all grief the whole time because of the last result against them, when he got home I asked him and he said “of course I was! When do we ever win 6-0, I bet I wont ever see a score like that again…”
Funny how some things are so poignant.
and thankyou @aliwibble @Oggy Red
A month after losing our Purdy to old age and illness, we welcomed a new member of the family yesterday afternoon.