This is what you hear from all the experts. But how can you not compare your kids. For example I am a little concerned that Andy is not talking very much. He has about 15 words and is finally starting to mimic what you say to him. I am not too worried because he signs very well and he can tell you about 20 animal's noises. However when compared to Gabi and Evan he is very behind. At this age they were speaking in complete sentences. Gabi already knew her colors and shapes by 18 months, and Andy can't even say blue. Even without words though, we are astounded every day by how smart he is. He comes running to the door when he hears the gravel in the driveway because he knows Daddy is home. Whenever we see a black car drive by he says "Daddy". Last night we went to a friends house and the last time we were there we showed Andy that they have chickens. We opened his car door and he pointed outside and said "tweet tweet". Not exactly what chickens say, but close enough for us.
Anyway, I got on this topic because I recently took a picture of Andy in one of Evan's old Easter outfits. I think its fun to see how different they are in the same clothes at the same age.
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Just compare Andy to both my boys when it comes to talking. He is way ahead then. It looks like Ryan likes his three words and is going to stick with them for a long time.
Hey Kati (hello from the distant past!) :-)
We have noticed that all of our kids have all been different. In most every way :-) In the talking arena, don't know if you remember Ian talking or not... he was so super clear - full sentences, big words, very well spoken. AND THEN, Alex came along, and seemed quite smart (like you're saying about Andy) but he just would not TALK! :-)
He learned sign language... and actually, made up his own language! Seriously. Had a dozen, maybe a couple dozen words just using the sound "Ahh" with various inflections and repetitions. :-) It was quite amazing, but frustrating because he was "behind" in talking.
He's six now, and a whiz-bang just like his bro. They all get different things at different times. They're different :-)
We look back on that talking thing now and laugh a lot. At the time it was weird and frustrating (and still kinda cute) ... oh and now???
He never stops talking. ;-)
Nice to catch up with you guys through your blogs! Glad Mulpas posted a link to Chad's a while back :-)
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