Stag Speech -part 2

Lucas saw Diane, his speech therapist for two years. By this time Lucas also had surgery, a myringotomy (insertion of ear tubes).

The surgery, called a myringotomy, is a tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid, usually thickened secretions will be removed. In most situations, a small plastic tube (a tympanostomy tube) is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes remain in place for six months to several years. (medicinenet.com)

Lucas' progress in speech suddenly took off after this surgery. One speech therapist said that when the middle ear is clogged like that, the child might be hearing sounds as if he is under water. I believe her. Especially when Lucas' pronunciation became so much clearer after the surgery.

After that, we noticed how much more talkative Lucas has become. He can talk about something non-stop for several minutes...even if no one is paying attention. I can honestly say that, some days, the only way he keeps me focused on his chatter is when he uses the phrase "hey Mommy" or "watch this".

Fast-forward to this summer: I was spending the day at home with Lucas and I noticed how much he was saying in such a short period of time. So I decided to write down everything he was saying as fast as I can. Here is some of it:

When Daddy get home, he can try the chicken with sticks. If he doesn't like it, he can use his fingers.

Want to try my chicken? (no response from me)

What to be my battle partner on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game?

Mommy, watch this!... Heee Yaaaa!

Want to taste my french fry? Want to dip it? (no response from me)

I am getting fuller.

I can do this like this. (dipping fries in ketchup)

If Daddy doesn't like to eat with sticks, he can play DC Universe.

Mommy, watch this.

Want to come closer to me? This is whacking. (he whacks his fries onto ketchup)

I don't like fire. In camping, we'll just sit on a log, not the fire.

Watch this.

Look, Mom, it got two cracks (referring to his fries)

I'm full.

Wanna be my battle partner?

Want to watch a movie theater? I'm going to "Cars 2" on June 24.

Donatello's weapon is a staff. He only has one.

Leonardo has the long swords. He's blue (that's for Dad). He likes it.

Watch this. Watch this.

I wonder what his speech therapist will say when she sees him again at school.