Friday, April 25, 2008

a dream come true...



This milestone has been over 18 months in the making...seriously. Each and every week, Max's speech therapist and I would practice with Max over and over again trying to get him to understand the concept of using words to "call" for me.

Speech apraxia has been such a difficult challenge, and to see this type of breakthrough is truly incredible. What a truly magical moment...and such a delight to share it with his therapist who has been a witness to this journey. Thank you Kim...and most importantly, thank you Max. You are a fantastic, determined lil' boy with the sweetest voice in the world!

46 comments:

Mary said...

Maxwell,

Great job! I know that is the sweetest sound your mother will ever hear. How exciting!

Love you,
"Auntie" Mary

Dylan and Family said...

MAX!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

Oh Amy! I am sincerely happy for you and Mr. Max. How great is that! Congratulations and good job, Max!

Kristy

Stefanie said...

Amy! That is incredible!! Congratulations.

Samantha Seholm said...

Max you are Amazing.

Amy that is wonderful I am so happy for you:)

Pearl said...

That is AWESOME!!! I think his giggle in between is almost as good as "mama" ... Love love love it. Thanks for sharing!

Run for it Marty said...

So Sweet to hear Max's little voice...I loved his video! Thanks for sharing with me.

Crystal M. said...

That is so wonderful MAX!!! I love how he gets so excited and when he says "mama" its so sweet and loving. You are amazing Max!!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva

Melissa said...

oooooh I have some tears in the eyes.. how beautiful is that?!?!

ypersico said...

Max's "ma-ma" is the sweeest sound I have ever heard - it gives me melts, misty eyes, goosebumps and shivers. In those two syllables is all the love in the world - going in and out - thank you so much for sharing so much beauty and joy

Tamara said...

my heart just melted!

Unknown said...

I have never posted before, but Max, you are awesome. Amy, you are an amazing MaMa. My heart smiles thinking of the excitement you must have felt when he called for you and only you. Truly amazing!!!
I can't wait to check you blog at the end of the day. You and Max are wonderful and I appreciate youo sharing your wonderful won with us.

Evil Twin's Wife said...

That's so cute. I love that he signs it and says it! Wonderful!

Britta said...

Amy & Max,
Wow, your voice brought tears to my eyes! OXOX, Britta

Heather said...

Oh, Amy! What a wonderful moment. And you're smart enough to catch it on "film" to listen to it over and over again, long after he has driven you nuts and you say "Max, be quiet!" you can play this and remember how it all began.

Unknown said...

that was music to my ears hearing you talk like that love you wanted to start kissing u rite then and thee and im sure ur mummy did it for us all

Anonymous said...

Way to go Maxwell!!! Amy, I am so happy that Max has finally given you this beautiful gift. You can both be very proud of yourselves for this accomplishment. You haven't mentioned anything about the court case. How did it go?
Smiles,
Linda
Jeff's Mom

Carolyn said...

Mighty Max, that is absolutely awesome. And what a voice you have. Thanks Max and Incredible Amy for sharing with all of us.
Love & Prayers,
Carolyn

sunshine glynn said...

I'm speechless and totally overwhelmed with pride and happiness. What an amazing boy; what an amazing mother.

Jen said...

Amy I am crying. That is amazing!

skeybunny said...

Yeah Max! (I bet you were waiting until you could say it just right--that was as clear as a bell) Keep up the great work!

Sandi said...

Oh Max, I have watched this video so many times... I can't stop rewatching it. Such an accomplishment and you look VERY proud of yourself!

Amy, I am in awe of all your hard work, you are one amazing momma!

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh!!! how absolutely AMAZING!!! LOVING!!! WONDERFUL!!! STUPINDOUS!!!

He's sooooo cute...

Okay Max..we have a date June 14th..And Dragonboy and Pixie want to come and walk with me up there too.. So we'll see you then....

Today we walked 2.4 miles..This was worth it to come home and see this!!!

Unknown said...

Made my day :) Way to go Max!

Hilary G

Shannon said...

Oh man. What a heartbreaker he is! Wow, Amy. Just beautiful!
So happy for you both!
-Shannon in Austin

GodseySix said...

WOOOOHOOOOOOOO, Max!

kimee said...

max, you are so amazing, wonderful, and such a smart boy. it was great to hear you talking. so very proud of you!
kim

Diane said...

I agree, the sweetest little voice I have ever heard. Amazing little one. You are so adorable. I know mommy just about eats you up with kisses.

xxxooo,
Diane and Alexandra

Moriah Bettencourt said...

OMG that brought tears to my eyes! What an amazing little guy!

Eva and her 'rents said...

OK, maybe I'm already emotionally raw, but that had my getting all teary again! Yay Max! And Amy, I'm so happy for YOU, too. XO

sarah and the troops said...

Oh Max and Amy, how beautiful is the sound of your voice, so sweet and gentle. I know you must be thrilled beyond words. Amazing, wonderful milestone. Thanks for sharing the video. I got the chills and tears in my eyes.

LASutton said...

Amy

I never post a comment but check your blog everyday to see what Max is up to. I have tears in my eyes right now after seeing that video. Thanks so much for sharing. I know those are the sweetest words in the world to you. Max I am very proud.

Lori in West Virginia

Amélie said...

Brilliant you must be delighted with Max calling out for you. He is amazing.

hannah m said...

This moves me to the core - in such a joyful and beautiful way! Way to go, Max!

Leslie, Arlin and Katie Kauffman said...

Way to go, Max!! You have started out my day with a big smile on my face and tears in my eyes.

xo
Leslie & Katie

Healing Journey said...

For sure the sweetest voice ever. That is so cool! Amy, you need to warn us next time to get the tissue!
See you Sunday :)

Gretchen said...

Ummm..I'm crying?? Oh, Amy, that's huge.

Debbie Seyer said...

Amy, You got your Mother's Day Present just a few weeks early. Max is just so smart!!

With a Big Smile on my face,
Debbie

Cadence and her family live in said...

Oh Amy - how absolutely perfect!! Tears to my eyes...... I'm just a puddle of mush. You've waited a long time for that. It's all worth it now, isn't it?
Sweet Sweet Boy!

Meril

Amy, Mike and Ben Russo said...

What a wonderful early mother's day gift you just gave your mom. Amazing.

Unknown said...

WOW!! He says it and signs it!! This fills many hearts with joy and we thank you for sharing it with us. Yeah Max!!

Lisa said...

Amy,

Seriously, that made me bawl. What a big, smart, boy Max is!! I am sure you're just so smitten!

Lisa

alovelyday said...

BRAVO!!! OH, wow!! That is the sweetest little voice I have ever heard! What a true blessing and determination! Go mighty max!

Neurotic Atty said...

How wonderful! And how sweet that Max says it so quietly and lovingly! Not that you haven't already enjoyed every moment, but isn't that what it's all about -- hearing your baby say "mama"?

~Kimberly said...

Amy and Max, you rule! That voice is so, so sweet!!! I could listen to it all day.

Kim

Unknown said...

Oh the tears are welling up right now - that WAS so SWEET!

Anonymous said...

Max...You have the sweetest little voice! What an amazing little boy you are. You're mom is proud of you! Keep it up little guy...