Sign baby

H's Speech Therapist suggested introducing some signs to help her on the way to speaking. I think even after palate repair it will be good while she works out what to do with all the new sounds she will (hopefully!!) be able to make. I have been making the sign for milk with her over the last couple of weeks as well as singing songs with gestures like Twinkle Twinkle and Open Shut Them.

I found little gem at the ABC shop yesterday and have already mentioned it to a couple of Mums who have children with delayed speech or hearing issues so I thought I might as well post about it here. Gorgeous Sofya from Play School teaches AUSLAN with interviews from parents and great tips to help making signing with babies / toddlers a success. On top of that, there are some nursery rhymes to sign and sing along to.

Just a few days till her op now. Last time around it consumed almost all my thoughts, but this time it is not quite as intense. I have dropped trying to get her to practice with her post op teats as it was just leading to tears- hers as well as mine!! We WILL get there.

Sign Baby

Rated: E (exempt from classification)
Released: 2009 
ISBN / Catalogue Number: 0760680

Some happy

I was about to post about how much I hate H's nasal stents and how they are the bane of my existence for now. Instead here is a countdown till the buggers come out for good. Can't wait!

Secondly, here is a little piece of happy that has become a part of our evening routine.  We love Giggle and Hoot around these parts. H even lets me know when she wants me to sing it in her own special way.

Giggle & Hoot Lullaby for ABC Kids from zspace on Vimeo.

Best... Play School.... EVER

My favourite episode of Play School was on today, one from a few years ago that has everything for this knitty SAHM.

1/ Hot Matt (Matthew Passmore)

2/ Hot Matt knitting!  sigh

3/ Justine reading a great book, Woolly Jumper: the story of wool. 

and the arched window thrown in for good measure. 

Thanks everyone for your comments after my last post. Both of my blossoms have had nasty viruses which have meant we are sticking around in Australia for another months while they build their immune systems back up. (all the more hot Matt and Playschool for us :) 

Image from ABC