Blabbing Away - Speech Shocker

  Wow!  What can Harli Belle Say.... Just about anything that is 2-5 words!   OVER NIGHT  this girl just decided she was going to start using 2-3 word phrases.  We have had this goal in speech therapy since June19.  Here we are end of February20 and my girl is repeating every 2-3 word phrase she hears.  She has been doing this consistently for about 2 weeks now.  In Harli time we know this is now a habit that will stick. 

Harli is writing her name

Baby wizard is sending mommy a flower

  She is also responding very well to commands that are 5 words phrases.  The ones she's is used to hearing are the 5 word phrases she uses now. 

"Have a good day"
"Where did it go? "
"Nigh nigh Daddy,  I love you"
"Mama hugs,  nose (Eskimo kiss), I love you"        <3Best bed time love ever<3

Harli Belle ABC'S

  Today though.... Let me tell you something.  I was not ready for this one.  I have wanted Harli to know her name forever.  She's never said it.  She's never repeated it.  Today...Monday morning... Harli Belle repeated her name after I showed her a piece of paper with her name on it.   The Big deal though is she has consistently done it all day.  I wrote a not to her teacher that we learned this today,  and she is working with Harli Belle on her name.  I can't even.  I'm so proud. 

 Check the video below for ultimate cuteness - Harli Belle says her name! 

I'm An Autism Mom

I'm an autism mom....
I'm not more of a mom or less of a mom than any other mom. 
I'm just a different mom,  a creative thinking mom.
I don't have professional pictures of my baby because it's traumatic for her. 

I've skipped countless events because my baby wasn't feeling well.
No she was not sick in the typical way one first thinks,  but mentally.
I have no problem sitting in the car with the ac running,  killing my gas,  because the rest of my family deserves fun too.
I can recognize when my non verbal little needs to leave the park, because she just can't handle her excitement.
We aren't leaving because she's being punished,  we are leaving to bring her back to center.
I've put away my paint brushes and sewing machine,  and replaced them with laminating and Velcro. 
I may never hear the words "I love you mommy" But I can see it in her eyes. 
I have her trust,  in a world too large I don't leave her side. 
I am her role model,  and I know this because she wants to do everything I do.
Dishes take longer and I often repeat a chore twice,  but she's mimicking and needs encouraged. 
I'm an autism mom
Who's never rested
Always on alert
Absolutely in love with my perfect daughter!