Nothing much new to report these days! Erin continues to develop her language skills at a rapid rate. Every day it seems like she has developed new words and clearer pronunciations. Sometimes she seems to say some words much more clearly than many adults do. It amazes us!
I am thriled to announce that Erin is also potty trained! Finally! I was starting to get a little stressed about it, as her 3rd birthday approaches. I didn't want her held back from preschool in the fall because of something like this. In typical Toes style, she decided one day she was done with diapers and was accident free after two days. :) I am so happy I didn't push the issue earlier.
Between that and just a change in attitude, it is as though Toes has changed from a Toddler to a Preschooler overnight. *sniff, sniff*
Erin is also starting to become much more aware of her processors and the fact that her ears don't work like other people's ears. She doesn't seem bothered by it. Kids are so matter-of-fact about these things.
Tonight, after her bath, we were curled up on a chair in her room reading stories when she said "Tomorrow I go to the doctor." I asked her why she needed to go to the doctor. She said (and pointed to) "My ears." I told her we wouldn't be going to the doctor again for her ears for a long time. (Her next ENT appointment isn't until December) She said "Oh. I hear here?" and pointed to her processors. I said "Yes." She nodded and seemed to think about if for a minute and then said, "Not in the bath."
She was grinning when she said this. If you had witnessed the bath she just had, you would know why. Bath time is a challenge. And it is very easy for her to take charge of the situation. As a result, I am often totally soaked from head to toe by the time we are done. What child wouldn't love *that* scenario?
I am not sure how to take that whole exchange. I don't think it is something she is sad about. She seems to finally be noticing these things on her shoulders are not something everyone has. I get the impression she sees it as a plus. As though she has a nifty toy no one else does.
I imagine as time goes on, she will continue to have these "a ha" moments as she begins to understand what it is that makes her different. Dad to Toes and I want to help her understand without making it a big deal.
The things that differentiate her from her peers are so minimal compared to the things that are similar.
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Well sometimes (depending on the time of the month I guess) they say things that may be hard to swallow. But if you had burst into tears at that moment, she would grow up thinking that it's something she should be sad about. Keeping things matter of fact helps them know that hey, my ears don't work, I can hear w/my processors though, and I'm proud to have them. Love the pink slip 'n slide...hiding this pic from my daughter who'll have me hunting the whole state for a pink one.
It is amazing how quickly they change from "toddler" to preschooler! Seriously, though.. HOW did you do the potty training thing??? I'm totally stressing over that one, since my 2 1/2 year old has NO CLUE. Ack.
YEAH to Toes for potty training in just a few days. I was majorly stressed with Jonathan...he had no interest in his little potty. The dr. told me to not worry that he would do it when he was ready. So I didnt push it and it seemed like one day out of the blue he no longer liked diapers and wanted to be a big boy!
Now with Thomas, I can only dream that it would be that easy!!
Congrats on the potty milestone! Isn't it so nice when they just decide "I'm ready!" and they do it! Makes it so much easier on mom!
Put a tear in my eye & a smile on my face to read how she talked about how she hears ... especially the part about "not in the bath"! Love it!
What a feel good post this was! Right when I needed it, too.
Erin dazzles me! I cannot believe how well she is doing and I'd love to meet you guys someday :-) She's a whipper-snapper!
I think our kids will have a really strong sense of self and that esteem won't be an issue. If you and I have anything to do with it, they'll be proud of who they are, processors or not.
Congratulations on the potty training! We just got there as well and it's a relief.
The slip n slide picture is adorable
Yay on the potty training! E still isn't night-trained, I am just happy with day at the moment. :-) What a neat step that she is realizing how she hears and that her device is special for her. She really is amazing and seems so advanced for her age.
I love how aware our kids are now.
Congratulations on PT!!!
"The things that differentiate her from her peers are so minimal compared to the things that are similar."
I love this! It's the whole reason why I started a blog- it's about the kids and their wacky ears, but it's more about how their lack of hearing is such a small, small part of our life :)
All this self awareness is good1 I just had a talk with my 15 year old about being deaf and asked him if he ever wished he wasn't deaf. He said no. :) He definitely has a much better attitude about it than I did when growing up.
And congrats on the potty learning!
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