Who put a quarter in this kid? Really. She's always been very outgoing and very much a daredevil, but lately, she's become very comical. She says funny things, does even funnier things and is simply adorable. I'd love to bottle it ALL up and keep it close to my heart forever. Right now she is sitting beside me listening to EMINEM's "Love the Way You Lie." Really. Not exactly my choice, but this is what she turns on EVERY SINGLE TIME! Oiy!
Mya doesn't like going to sleep anymore. This wasn't always the case. She used to be pretty easy. Now she lays in bed and comes up with every excuse under the sun to get up. She often yells out in irritation at Chris and I, saying things like "No Daddy, you go to timeout!" Chris and I just look at each other and shake our heads. Really.
Despite Mya's outgoingness, she is pretty sensitive. She often hides behind me or looks at us with sad eyes if she is reprimanded for something. Mya is such a kind hearted child. She loves taking care of others whether it be getting something for someone or fixing their hair or patting a back so someone can sleep. She is simply lovely.
Lately Mya has begun stuttering. Obviously I am well versed in stuttering and the professional side of me also knows the research which indicates this is very normal and will most likely go away on its own. Claire also stuttered off and on for almost 2 years. Therefore, I am pretty certain Mya's will come and go just the same. However, I found myself nearly in tears yesterday as I watched and listened to Mya groping to get her message across while looking up toward the ceiling. Research says not to bring attention to it, ignore, maintain eye contact naturally, etc., but I couldn't stop any longer. I intervened. Most of therapy is far beyond what Mya is capable of understanding or using at this point, so I tried to keep it very simple. We practiced talking softer which will ease her articulatory contacts. I just told her it will make it easier/not so hard. She didn't think twice about it and will do it when I prompt her. This "holding" or "blocking" is more intense than the part word repetitions we started out with or experienced with Claire. Thankfully it has just started, so I am hoping it comes and goes quickly. Keeping my fingers crossed. This parenting thing is hard on the heart. Each time I hear her stutter, I can feel my body tense.
For whatever reason, Mya is a "less is more" kind of kid. Most often this applies to clothing. Clothing is optional in our house or at least that's the message Mya received at some point. It is kind of a joke now as each time we facetime with my family, Mya is prancing around in her undies or sometimes it is Claire. Just to clarify--CHRIS and I are ALWAYS dressed ;)
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| Mya thinking she is ready to go outside to play in the snow. |
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| Now she's really ready. |
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| Okay, now she is READY! |
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| Claire and Mya modeling the Christian Ponder jerseys we gave Luke and Olivia for Christmas. They have clearly been in Korea too long with their "peace" sign. |
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