Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Speech Therapy

It looks like Shannon is gonna need to have some speech therapy in the near future. Erin had her friend over to give Shannon an "unofficial" speech evaluation and she scored below average.

This Friday we go to the pediatrician for Shannon's yearly check up and a hearing test. Once she passes the hearing test (while we think so will) then she is going to Children's Health care of Atlanta for her official evaluation.

Basically Shannon should be talking better than she does now. Using 3 word statements and verbs. Right now she is a mix of one word statements and baby talk. She does talk well at times, but overall she should be doing much better.

She was technically born a month early so that might have something to do with her development. We shall find out next week.

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On a brighter note, Shannon went to her orthopedic doctor for a yearly check up on her feet and everything looks great. We don't have to come back for another check up for 2 years.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Happy Birthday Erin

Happy 32nd birthday to the mother of my child!!!

To celebrate Erin decided to go to the dentist and have a cavity filled. Now that is a birthday present.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Guitar Hero III



After much back and forth I finally decided to buy Guitar Hero III last week. I wasn't really interested in spending 90 bucks on the game, but when I discovered that Best Buy was selling it for 60 bucks I was all over it.

I can't believe I waited this long to get it. After the first day I was hooked. I've played it before and had a good time, but wasn't sure I could maintain enough interest to own it. I'm playing about 2 hours a night now. Erin has to yell at me put the guitar down.

I'm working my way through the Easy level right now and have started to hit songs with multiple chord progressions.

Shannon loves watching it. After each song she either says "more" or "again" to get me to play on. I'm more than happy to satisfy her request.

What an additive game and a fun way to connect with music.