Saturday, January 26, 2008

Matthew Counting


All the kids up in Beaver had a positive effect on Matthew. He tried new foods, interacted socially, and even had a speech breakthrough. I was counting to him with one of his books and he actually started counting back. I quickly grabbed my cel phone and shot this video.

14 comments:

Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

I am STILL SO TICKLED PINK over this...
sooo stinking cute...

I LOVE THAT DENNIS THE MENACE HAIR!!

*giggling*

Gina said...

Wow! What a man! I love his little voice and he is counting so well! Proud parent moment, isn't it?!!!

Grandma W said...

This video brought tears to my eyes. Matthew is so capable of speaking; but as evidenced in this video it will be at his own pace and in his own time.

Being around other children is definitely a plus for any youngster. It was so worth it for him to be around those children of different ages in Beaver. Children learn so eagerly from other children. I hope his immune system will someday allow him to interact with other children his own age as well.

I think Matthew's A, B,
c's will come as easily as well. He already humms the tune.

Way to go, my sweet lil'l boy, grandma wright

The Portas said...

Oh that's so awesome you guys! That is wonderful sweetness to hear. I bet you are so proud!

YAY MATTHEW!!

Ann(ie) said...

oooooooooooooooooh...love it. LOVE IT!! What a smart little punkin.

GO MATTHEW!!

Andrea W. said...

How EXCITING! I think he'll definitely be a numbers guy :)Mostly, what a beautiful triumph for a beautiful family who has heaped love on each other and overcome so much!

Queen of the Mayhem said...

Look at him go! That is great!

Kathy said...

YEAH Matthew!!!
You're a big boy now!!!
Looks like you accomplished so many things while at Beaver!!!
That's so wonderful!!

Jackie said...

Hey, hey, hey!! That's our boy, McGoo!!

Grandma Sue said...

Oh, I'm thrilled. It actually brought tears to my eyes because it's such a great accomplishment. We all know how smart he is and you can see by the way he was counting his fingers. Keep up the great work. He is definitely proud of himself also.

I love you all so much. I can't wait to come and visit.

Love, Grandma Sue

crabby old man said...

This is so precious, HE can count better than a old East Texas Redneck Known as the chikenherder

Little Baby Manning said...

okay- sooo precious.

Wyndi said...

yeah!!! go Mathew go! we are so happy to see and hear you counting! I am happy that all the interaction has helped encourage him ! Izabell had some of her cousins around during the wedding and we have been seeing the leaps with food and speech as well! it is wonderful to see!

Unknown said...

Good job Matthew!

I am glad that having friends around is helping him out.