We still have many challenges such as sneaking food at every opportunity, overstuffing mouth when eating, wetting bed at night, etc, but let me share some areas of growth.
In the beginning of July, Remy started going to another centre for IBI, and she seems to have adjusted well. It's a different place with different people and different routines, but he seems to adapt well. That's what I hear and observer over and over again.
When walking in public or even at home, Remy has been listening and responding more. For example, the hat falls off the baby's head, Remy would pick it up and place it back on the baby's head.
One very notable incident was just this weekend. Remy was eating nachos when the baby appeared in the kitchen. We asked Remy verbally (without physical prompting) to give one to the baby... he did just that! He gave him ONE. Not two, just one :)
We clapped and gave him high fives!
Since seeing Remy was producing more sounds (that he was not even practicing at "school") after continued and consistent application of doTERRA vetiver essential oil (you can find out more here), I've since started applying to more than just his feet and his nape. He really seems to enjoy this and even prompts me to put oil on him. I also use InTune and Frankinsence with him regularly.
His sounds are coming through "ba" "deet" "sh" "s" "f" "v" - and today he said "banana" loosely but it sounded pretty good to me :)
As well, he's been using his iPad mini to communicate more. Most notable was this weekend at the local RibFest. He asked several times for water!!!! well, of course! it was so hot under the sun. I am so proud of him. Not only that, he also put together two words on his iPad mini "play balloon" after a kind man from a booth gave the children all a balloon each.
One thing I'd like to address for Remy is his diet (yes, it's his diet again/still). I think he would be healthier and more likely to learn better if he carried around less weight. As well, I think a diet that addressed his weight would also address the very itchy and score skin on him - call it eczema, whatever you'd like, but it's not fun.
Thanks for reading! Seize your day!
