The Easter Bunny was very kind to Xander this year. Considering that last year he was terrified by her, I think we're making good progress! After Xander woke from his nap we heard the "Easter Bunny" (aunt sissy) knocking on the front door of Granny & Poppy's house. When we opened the door he had left Xander an Easter Wagon filled with goodies. Unfortunately I was not prepared with my camera and or video so the squeal of surprise and delight was not captured. Trust me,it was priceless! The Easter Bunny also took it upon herself to hide lots of plastic eggs around the yard. I honestly didn't know how well this activity would capture Xander's attention. I was afraid the Easter Bunny's efforts would be taken for granted, but turns out Xander loves to hunt for bright colorful objects! Who would have guessed?
It was also pointed out to me this weekend that contrary to my worries Xander is talking. It seems my expectations were set far to high and I was merely missing the words that he says because I was expecting fully formed syllables. I was aware that he says "all gone","mama",and "yagi" which means daddy as far as we can tell. Granny pointed out that he says "up" when he wants to be held and some other intelligble sound for binky. So now I've been paying closer attention and I do notice that when he jibber-jabbers he does get at least one syllable right for the words he's trying to say.Or, at least the words I think he's trying to say based on what his attention is focused on and his gestures.I was beginning to worry that he may have needed a speech therapist.So,the relief has undone at least one knot in my stomach.
There are many pictures of Easter in the photobucket. Please check them out!