Conner...Growing Up So Fast

So, I took Conner to see a speech therapist today just to make sure that everything was OK. He has had some stuttering problems, so I just wanted him to get checked out. As I sat there and watched him play games with the teacher, answer questions, and tell stories I was amazed at how old he actually is. He really does engage well, makes great conversations and answers all the questions in perfect answer/question format. Who knew? Our house is usually very loud and there are lots of people fighting for attention, and poor sweet Conner is usually the last one heard from, so I thought maybe he didn't have much to say or didn't know what/how to say what he wanted to express. Apparently, that's not the problem....finding the time to listen is the problem. His stuttering is brought on a rushed circumstance and he wants to get the story out too fast because he senses that there isn't much time. How sad is that?

New goal....Have fewer things each day, more time with just him, and really listen when he needs to talk. The speech therapist said he is just right on track, passed the tests with flying colors, and has no issues (other than a full house of mostly girls that all need to be heard from....he is going to be one patient husband one day!)

On a sidenote, the therapist brought out a Star Wars Mr. Potato head for him to play with while we talked about the results, but she told him he could "look at it". So, Conner was just looking at it, not touching it or playing with it. She soon realized that he is quite a literal boy, so when you say "look" it means "no touch". She clarified that with him, and he tore into that box like you would not believe. He loved it!