Kellie is a little bit behind in her speech. This is partly due to the recurring ear infections she has had and also because she is the 3rd child and her brothers tend to talk for her. Although her speech is llimited right now, she understands everything, is very good at pointing and making her wants and wishes known. It is an ongoing struggle to encourage her to talk, although she is making progress and her verbal skills are slowly expanding.
Last night as we were trying to put her to bed she kept saying, "NO!" followed by a shake of her head and then a really loud snort.
After about the 5th or 6th snort we asked her if she wanted to go to bed. Was she ready?
Kellie's response:"Yes."
Matt would try to pick her up.
Kellie's response: Another "NO!" followed by a shake of her head and then a really loud snort.
We offered her her pink piggy bank.
Kellie's response: Yet another "NO!" followed by a shake of her head and then another really loud snort.
Clearly she was trying to tell us something, but we sat there clueless for several moments trying to decipher her emphatic snorting.
Eventually the light bulb came on for Matt and he started laughing. He then asked her if she wanted a piggy back ride up to her bedroom.
Kellie's response: "YES!" followed by enthusiastic clapping.
After a roll of the eyes, and a brief thought of "ARE YOU SERIOUS?", I joined in the laughter, too.
All I can say is this... It's a good thing Matt was home because if I was alone I'd probably still be sitting here trying to decipher Kellie's cryptic snorting. Heaven help me! I guess I've got to teach her to say, "OINK" instead! (please pray that her speech picks up soon- this is literally getting ridiculous!) SNORT! :)
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That's pretty cute!!!
That is too funny!
Oh my goodness! She cracks me up!
Emma had a stage like that and I spent the better part of a tear filled night with the hubby away trying to figure out what "Emmid-itty-Dee-biz-id-id-ifff" Meant. I finally called my sister who it would seem speaks fluent toddler and she said Emma was wanting a clifford book.
Emily Elizabeth. And she was talking plenty at the time. Still clueless. LOL
That story made me laugh. HOw funny is that. Addison is really hard to understand too. Occasional she doesn't pronounce the first letter of the word she is saying and I feel bad, cause I can see her frustration as well-- so I'll pray for you. But that's a great story to remember- she might be teased for a very very long time long into her adulthood for that one.
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