...we have a special friend with us for the week.
Her name is Maddie, but Charlie calls her, "Dog," unless carefully prompted and he will say with great care, "Mad-deeee."
It is amazing, the things that are coming from his mouth these days. When he puts his mind to it, when we remind him, it seems like he can say anything. There is still a long, long, long, long way to go. You probably would not understand what he says (unless he very clearly told you to, "Sit down," which is one very clear phrase he has. Said with authority). Sometimes I find my mind racing to figure out what he is saying. He ran into the playroom yesterday, looking for something, "Tater hea." "Duh," Ken and I said to each other when Charlie finally located Mr. Potato Head.
Sometimes what he says is perfectly clear but we still don't understand him because we can't believe he's saying it.
His first report card.
I imagine sitting during circle time is something quite a few three year-olds struggle with.
Good Morning from your reader in Zurich - I love this post. What a joy to read of Charlie's progress. Good things come to those who wait, yes?
And the photo with the doggy is darling. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | 19 November 2012 at 02:42 AM
Go Charlie! :)
Posted by: marie | 19 November 2012 at 07:05 AM
kindergartners and first graders can struggle with sitting still during circle time, too! Go Charlie!
PS. Harper struggles through sitting still at dinner time, and she's 7.
Posted by: Joanna | 19 November 2012 at 09:00 AM
My goodness Charlie! That is one awesome report card! And Momma must just love all the details the teacher has included! Have fun doggie sitting!
Posted by: Biddy | 19 November 2012 at 10:58 AM
Charlie is one awesome dude :)
Posted by: laurielariviere | 19 November 2012 at 12:02 PM
Trouble at circle time is the most normal kid problem on the planet. Congratulations! :) Even 4th and 5th graders only have a 10 minute attention span before you have to change things up. He'd fit in perfectly! xoxo I hope you are doing well, mama!
Posted by: Davinie | 19 November 2012 at 12:03 PM
way to go, charlie! :)
Posted by: melanie | 19 November 2012 at 03:53 PM
LOVE the update. So happy for him and you!!!
Posted by: Anne Spinelli | 19 November 2012 at 05:08 PM
That picture melts my heart. And wow is that a long stick - or some new kind of leash.
Posted by: Brooke | 20 November 2012 at 01:31 AM
That is AWESOME progress, Laura, and that report card is very well written! How blessed y'all are by that as well. Just wait for his report in May. I know it will be night and day from this one! :)
Posted by: A | 20 November 2012 at 10:45 AM
Laura, I loved this post. So exciting to see Charlie's progress and I especially love the friendship he has formed. As a former primary school teacher I can assure you there are seven year olds that struggle to sit during circle time!
Posted by: Claire T | 23 November 2012 at 12:58 AM
I LOVE that photo!!! A little boy and a dog. So sweet :)
Posted by: Becky Trump | 23 November 2012 at 02:49 PM