May 8-26, 2006
Out Cold in the car after a day at the beach on Lake Tahoe...
Petting zoo at Sierra Safari north of Reno... Fully at ease...Run critters!!! Run...
He imitates the call of the peacocks with aplumb!
Sand Harbor State Park, North Shore, Lake Tahoe. A short drive from home.
Long distance calling •••••••••••••• At a traveling Carnival
Morning snuggles - AFTER the Big Boys use the potty! ••• We scored a used playset and spent some hours assembling Donnies new FORT! Swings, slide, rock wall. Very cool! Sand box below... and some TRUCKS ....... The little man is stable, happy and learning more words by the moment! Speech is taking hold. Defiance is giving way to routine cooperation. He is VERY active, high energy, but understands quiet time, calm, gentle, Inside voice...
Donnie's brand new red trike!
OBSERVATIONS, May 26, 2006:
The last two weeks we have seen a major break thru in Donnie's eagerness to learn new words, as well as his willingness to comply and cooperate. He is learning to catch himself and reel in the start of a tantrum. There are still crying outbursts, but these are few, more frequent when he is weary, of course. His violent behaviors are minimal, with days and weeks between minor episodes, if any. He is charming, friendly, observant, seemingly unafraid. Enjoys bugs & critters of all kinds, wheels, trains, rocks, digging and climbing. DONNIE'S WORD LIST as of May 26, 2006
NOUNS & Pronouns: Bicycle, airplane, truck, Scoop, Muck, Bob, shoes, socks, boots, waffle, banana, apple, ball, bird, bath, shirt, shorts, jammies, bed, nap, pillow, night-night, nose, eyes, ears, head, shoulders, knees, toes, feet, hand, fingers, elbow, arm, tummy, pee-pee, poop, poo-poo, dirt, no, yes, again, dog, doggie, puppy, cat, kittycat, duck, cow, movie, beep, honk, baby, cookie, cheese, noodle, choo-choo, yuk, yukky, bus, bug, ice, gecko, wait, moon, spoon, okay, boat, ouch,
VERBS: eat, eating, run, running, cooking,
PHRASES: All done, More please, Drink please, In the Bowl, Help please, Catch it, What's that, Open wide, Piggies inside, Peek-a-boo, "It's stinky! Pee-u."
Please, Thank you
Up, Down,
COUNTING: One, Two
COLORS: Red, Blue
ANIMAL SOUNDS: Cow, cat, dog, lion, peacock, chicken, duck
ALSO: Walks like a duck, hops like a frog,
ASL signs: Please, Water, More
LIFE SKILLS:
He dresses and undresses himself head to toe. Puts his clothes in the hamper, and his shoes in their spot. Changes his wet pull-ups. Poops in the potty, when asked. Pees in the toilet both on his own and when reminded, Picks up his toys and puts them in their cubbies and drawers with guidance, Sits at the table to eat. Sits and "reads" to himself, Blows his nose, Washes his face and hands, brushes his teeth, Puts litter in the trash can, Climbs into bed and says night-night,
Naps for 1.5 -2.5 hours sometime around 3 pm. Bed at 9pm, up between 6:30 and 7am.
Ht: 42", Wt: 38.6