Progress with Mimi

It's been some time since I've gotten on here, but Mimi is still working on her signs.  It's such a great experience, especially since she is remembering a lot of them lately.  Today, I was talking to Kai actually, asking him a few signs (food items) and was very impressed at how he knew ALL of the ones I asked him.  I think he's going to be a great help with Mimi.  Sad to say we are still working on the same DVD sets, mainly because I've been swamped with school and busy trying to keep the house in one piece.  I've been working on learning the alphabet, which some letters to me is a challenge, but I'm getting through it.  For some reason, my left hand doesn't do well with signing.  My fingers don't want to act right.  Weird!!!

Another challenge I'm trying to work on with Mimi is for her to "let go" of sucking her thumb.  It's not like I can bribe Mimi.  She is NOT phased by bribery.  She wants it and right now, there's no way of taking it away.  Any suggestions would be great appreciative.

Sorry I don't have more to report, but hopefully after this coming week of exams, I will.

Mimi growing up so fast (February 20, 2011)

Here she's signing "SIGNING", "POTTY" (something she refuses to do, but signs it all the time), and "Thank You" of course.

Everyday Signs with Mimi

This week I have started a new set of words with Mimi.  She of course does NOT completely know the words mentioned previously  all the way, but I will continue to work with her on those as well.  So, now we are going to focus on "everyday" signs, which include foods, things you do, see, and experience each day.  We most likely will be working on this for a few weeks, since I personally have a lot going on at school and won't be able to dedicate as much time with her on these words as I would like.  Also, I'm in the process of learning the complete alphabet in American Sign Language, etc.

To start off, here are a few words in which we have started on recently:  apple, cookie, cracker, want, cheese, and many more.............................

Since I have been so busy studying for an exam and have been on campus most of the week, it was interesting to come home and Kai goes, "Look mommy, this is cookie?"  Of course I had NO clue what it was, since I haven't been watching the show, but he was so RIGHT.  I am so proud of him, wanting to learn also.  It seems to into it, it's just AMAZING how much Kai picks up and actually remembers.

"Signing Time" has a small version of what they offer on the DVDs as an APP on the iTouch, so wouldn't you know, I downloaded it.  :)  Mimi happened to be there when I downloaded the mini-version, that was free, and well, didn't offer much, but about a 10 second clip.  She heard the music and went crazy!!  Then got mad when I took it back, so I can download the actually APP.  Now, I have "Signing Time" on my iTouch, which I believe has 6 full-length songs.  She's going to ENJOY it.  I'm sure Kai will too.

This week, we will continue to work with Mimi on the NEWest words, and hopefully, she will be still long enough to record her doing some of the signs.  Until next time, thanks for taking the time to read "Signing with Mimi."