"More"

Today while signing "more" Maddox mouthed "more" with no sound when I put him on the swings.  The swings he once feared are now helping him to communicate!!  

Ive been teaching Maddox sign language for a year and a half and its finally clicking with him.  He's finally making a connection.  Throughout the day he continues to sign "more" for so many things.  The smile on his face when he uses sign language melts my heart.  He's loving the fact that he can now communicate with sign language.  

Sign Language FINALLY

When we were at the park this morning I started to take Maddox off the swings and he grabbed my hands and did hand over hand and signed "more."  I was in total shock!! 

Ive been teaching Maddox sign language for a year and a half and today it finally clicked for him.  After the swings he ended up signing "more" about 20times throughout the day!!

If youre mother or father teaching your kids sign language so they can communicate DO NOT GIVE UP!  After a year and half of hand over hand he is finally starting to use sign language!!  

Maddox has only been enjoying the swings this month.  The last time he loved to swing was Septmeber 2019.  Now look at the smile on this boys face this morning!! 

Autism

Our oldest son Maddox has Autism.  This was so hard for me to say for so long.  In the past month I finally said it on social media.  Our little 3 year old.  

I want to do everything I can to help him gain life skills.  He's such a happy boy with a huge smile.  Each new thing he does is so amazing to me.  I want to share these moments with everyone.  I want to share these moments with the world.  

Although he doesn't speak yet, he speaks in his own way.  His hugs and kisses tell me how much he loves me.  His eyes and smile show his happiness.  His body language speaks volumes.  

What comes so simple for other is a struggle for our son Maddox.  He doesn't understand how to use a fork and spoon.  Everyday as I feed Maddox or use hand over hand with utensils I'm reminded how much I take for granted.  

Maddox hits and kicks me in the face almost everyday and I can't help but hug him and tell him how much I love him.  I love Maddox with all of my heart.  My little boy who they thought would be stillborn is alive and kicking.  

Being Maddoxs mommy is a beautiful gift.