Sunday, April 22, 2007

yoga boy speaks!

Despite not feeling well, Mighty Max (aka yoga boy) really wanted to show off his newest trick to his fan club. Check out the video of him saying "ball." Yep, not only is he signing "ball" but he can verbally say it as well! :) Sooooo exciting...thrilling in fact!

Just six months ago, I was concerned if Maxwell would ever be verbal. (Many people with CHARGE are nonverbal.) And here he is learning sign language and on the verge of using words too! Wow, this kiddo truly amazes me more and more every day!

Last but not least, he actually identifies the ball as a "ball." He isn't just saying it on command...he says it when he sees the ball too. Huge progress!

12 comments:

RebeccaA said...

Amy,

What a treat to see this amazing little boy in person yesterday. What a sweet soul he is - and so talented.
Thanks again for sharing him with us all!
Love,
Rebecca
Cameron and Nathan's mom

Diane said...

Oh Maxwell, you are just growing up so fast. You are so smart and it is always so exciting to see the videos of you. You say "ball" so good, what a big boy!!!!!!! HOPE YOU GET WELL REALLY FAST!!

Love You so much,
Love,
Diane and Alexandra

Carolyn said...

WOW MAX, what a GREAT video !! Love hearing you say and sign "ball". You really are moving around fast these days. And Shakespeare is right there with you.
Love & Prayers,
Carolyn in WV

Crystal M. said...

That was so amazing!!! Max you are awsome!!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva

Pearl said...

Maxwell, you are AWESOME!!! I sure love to see and hear you on your videos. You're doing so great with "ball," that I bet "car" (your favorite, huh?) is not too far behind. Keep up the hard work and get to feeling better soon so you can show us your new tricks!!!

Dylan and Family said...

Amy!!!

I had to watch this over, and over, and over! I'm floored. Speechless...good thing Maxwell isn't.

Congratulations..no more than that! Praises, Amens, Woo-Hoo's, and much more!

I hope you feel better, Maxwell. I'm concerned with this temp. Surgery can wait but let's get over this bug, okay?

Love you. And congratulations again! And WHOOPIE, HOORAY, HOORAH, YES, and all the other things I can't think of right now. Did I mention that I'm speechless?

Kristy (and Dylan)

Anonymous said...

what a big boy. Way to go Max.

Leslie, Arlin and Katie Kauffman said...

WOW! How exciting, Max!! You'll be jabbering away before you know it!

It has to be totally amazing to hear your child say his/her first word and know that they have a good chance of becoming verbal. I'm not sure Katie will ever be verbal--and I'm come to accept that--but I sure will be amazed and eternally grateful if she pipes up one day and blows me away with that first word! :-)

Hugs,
Leslie and Katie

Unknown said...

When max crawled up to you was I mistaken or did he say "mama' too??? I had to rewatch it several times but I thought he said it..
but saying BALL is huge too!!! And he crawls soooo fast...how do you keep up with him Amy?
What a wonderful way to start my day!!
Jaye

Lori said...

Total wowzers, Maxwell!!! I am so thoroughly impressed-- this is amazing progress!

And it was such a huge pleasure to finally "meet you" this weekend-- although I felt like I had met you previously because your mom has done such a great job of sharing you with the rest of the world!

love and "good health" prayers coming your way--

Lori

Neurotic Atty said...

Um, I believe that's SUPER Yoga Boy. Good job, Max! You'll be talking your mom's ear off before you know it! Next word to work on: better, as in, "I feel so much better, Mommy!"

Lara in WV

~Kimberly said...

Hi Amy,
GREAT video! Such a smart, smart boy.

Kim