Cora gets her point across..

Cora had Early On therapy today.  She was napping on her play blanket when Veronica arrived for the physical therapy session.  Cora wasted no time in waking up and getting to work.  Today she was able to show off her sitting skills and balancing skills.  Cora showed Veronica that she is able to sit with little support from a person's hands on her hips and she also showed her skills at sitting in the Boppy pillow. 

Veronica decided it was time to see how Cora was developing in her grabbing skills when sitting.  Veronica had brought cute plastic, beanbag, colorful turtles and Cora's eyes grew big at the new toys.  Cora immediately reached for the toys and was very content in looking at them and holding them.  But Veronica was more focused on getting Cora to reach for the toys.  Veronica would hold one turtle off to the side and support Cora's hips while getting Cora to reach to the side for the turtle.  Cora had no problem doing this.  In fact she reached for the toys every time.  The problem was , Veronica wasn't letting Cora look at the toys for very long or letting her discover these new beautiful toy things.  I could see Cora's expression change from curiosity, to concentration, to disappointment.  Cora really wanted a minute to explore these new toys and Veronica was intent on the new skill.  Veronica was so intent on this new challenge that she forgot to take a few seconds to allow Cora the reward of reaching for the toy.  A simple reward of allowing Cora the time to explore the new toy.

After about five minutes of this Veronica tried to get Cora to reach for the turtle and Cora simply put her hands in front of her and wouldn't reach for the toy.  Then she very boldly babbled a few words, put her hands up and down, and then gave a big sigh and sat quiet.

Veronica laughed and looked at me.  I said, "I think she isn't happy that she doesn't get to play with a turtle before you take it away."  Veronica agreed.  Cora definitely got her point across.

By this time, therapy was over and Veronica said "bye bye" and waved.  Cora waved "bye bye" -  another milestone for Cora.  She not only knows how to get her point across she can also wave goodbye. A coincidence for today's happenings?  I don't think so...I think Cora got her point across in a few ways.  haha.