Bubble

Yay upon Yay!
Caleb said the word, "Bubble" at therapy this morning!
In fact, he said it twice!

How encouraging!
He loved playing with the bubbles at therapy and I look forward to trying to replicate that play at home. 

While I watched him through the two-way mirror, I realized that Caleb doesn't perform certain acts upon command even though I thought he did.  The therapist tried to get him to clap when he did a good job, but he wouldn't.  I was really surprised.  It is so difficult to just sit there, watching your kid; you feel like you should be doing something to help out!  But, now I know what to work on with Caleb at home: getting him to imitate me with sound and animation.

Caleb was happy and smiling all through therapy, and was sad to leave.  He was so distraught that after I put his coat on, he ran away from me and found his therapist down the hallway.  He really loves her and I love that he loves her.  It is great to see him so open to building new relationships.  There were tears as we made our way out to the car, but I planned ahead: I had a bottle of juice waiting for him.  And in this house, juice can solve any problem.

On Wednesday, after our speech and language therapy, Caleb has his Occupational Therapy evaluation.  I have no idea what to expect, but I am glad that my husband is taking time off work to be with me.  When Caleb had his initial evaluation, I had to do it alone because my husband was out of town, and it was emotionally taxing for me.  I know my husband wanted to be there, and I don't blame him for being gone; I am just thankful that he will be there on Wednesday.

Fingers crossed for Caleb!