Day 23
Nathan is so much looser today. I placed a rattle toy in his hand that I purchased at Lotte Mart (the local Wal Mart) tonight and just watched him. He worked and worked to bring his arm up and bend it coming towards his face. He figured out that the toy rattled and he was actually trying to shake it. I have never seen that before. He was able to bend his arm enough to get the rattle to his mouth. According to his laughs and giggles, he thought the rattling sound was pretty funny. He held the toy for over 30 minutes examining it and working his arm. I just sat back and watched. I quietly found the camera so I could share it with you too. I know this probably seems insignificant to some of you, but this is huge for us. This is self entertainment and discovery. Trust me, if it sounds like no big deal to you, then you are taking a lot for granted in your life. He is “hollaring” even louder today. It is like he has suddenly discovered that he can make high pitch noises and he is definitely enjoying making them. Thankfully, everyone on the hall is enjoying listening and watching him. Nathan’s facial expressions are full of accomplishment.
7 comments September 3rd, 2009
