Today is a big day ladies and gentlemen! That's right...this is a call to everyone to pucker up because Sammy Lee is officially kissing. This is very exciting stuff because not only is this very cute and delightful, but this is the first time that Samantha has done anything when asked. This is a huge cognitive development and we are thrilled. Here's the story:
I was sitting on the couch, Callie to my left, Sammy to my right. Callie was rather fussy, so I was keeping her entertained by sticking my tongue out at her. She thought it was pretty funny. Then I thought I should probably pay some attention to Samantha. So, I look to my right, smile, and say "Hey Sammy. Give me a hug." She leans in to me and presses her open lips against my cheek. Cute. For the past...oh, long time...every time I kiss her I say "kisses" as to put a specific word with a specific thing. Well, I wasn't thinking that this "first" kiss was a real kiss. Nonetheless, I thought it was important to reinforce her action. So I cheered and said, "Oh thank you Sammy. Thank you for the kiss." Then I kissed her back, because really, I can't resist kissing Sammy. (I think Marcus is embarrassed by how much I kiss our children.) Then I followed up by asking her to kiss me by pointing to my cheek and saying "Sammy, kiss." Sure enough, she leans and puts her open mouth against my right cheek. Wait. Was this really a kiss? So I do it over and over and over again. Every single time, I cheer, clap my hands, she smiles and kisses me more. At this point Callie is pretty tired and getting fussy, but this was prime kissing time. She had to wait for that nap. This went on for about 15 minutes. When Marcus got home, Sammy was a little distracted. She was excited to see her daddy and just wasn't quite into kissing anymore. However, she did give Daddy the last kiss before quitting for the evening.
I really hope she keeps this up. Once again, not only is it super cute, but I want to be able to show all her therapists! This is HUGE people and we couldn't be more proud of our little kisser.
7 comments:
What a cute story, that is so awesome that Sammy is giving kisses when asked. Things like that from kids are so precious. She is such a sweetie, I love reading your blog.
That's great! I love seeing the changes in children. And it's even more exciting when you've been waiting for these new abilities to develop. :) Cristine
Yay Sammy! So cute...makes it all worth it!
Yay for Sammy! Thats is so great. You are such a good mom Jenny.
that is marvelous! i wish i could see it. she is so great. i miss that sweet girl. give her hugs for me.
Yay Sammy! That is awesome. It makes me think of the time Marcus was not quite two and I had him on my lap and I kept telling him to point to the sky--and every time he did, I would tickle him under the arm which would make him throw his head over to that side revealing his white which neck on the other side--which I would then tickle. When he got calmed down and I would ask him to point to the sky again--he always did, the little cutie! We did it over and over again, poor tormented child.(He was extreeeeeeeemely sweet, always!)
Aw! So sweet! I am so happy for you!!!!
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