I don't know how to explain how proud I was when my daughter made the "t" sound in final position. I remember asking her what she would like for breakfast and as clear as any 3 year old could be she said "I wanna doughnut." I couldn't help myself I cried. I called everyone I knew and had her repeat the word. Every repeat was right one. Every single one - which is a big thing for a child with apraxia!
I remember being proud with the first roll over, the first crawl, the first sound and all those other important firsts. With my daughter I consistently get firsts and I consistently cry about them!! The first time she made a "K" sound the first time she said a consonant/vowel (C/V) word,the first time she said a whole sentence. These are firsts I will always remember, just like when she used to scootch backwards around the living room. She makes me proud everyday that something new takes route in her words.
I wait patiently for my son to also take flight with his speech - for I know I will be as gracious as I am with my little girl.
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