"BIG POOL"

So, Jman has wanted a pool forever. Earlier this summer we talked about getting a large above ground pool, but given logistical issues decided against it at the time. We did get a large inflatable kiddie pool, which Jman still enjoyed last year, but that just wasn't sufficient for him this year. He did get in it, but not without re-asking for a "big pool."

Well, we've decided to go ahead and get one of the "bag pools" (as I call them) afterall for the rest of the summer. Sly said he'll keep it clean (because I won't be able to) and it'll be great for the boys. So, when Jman recently began pestering me for a "big pool" again, I told him we'd get one the next time daddy was home.

Today he was at it again, and I walked over to the calendar and showed him today and which day we were gonna get the pool. I wrote on that date "pool" and of course Jman started to freak out for some reason. Fair enough, so I erased "pool." He then took the pencil and I thought would scratch out where I erased, but much to my surprise and delight he instead began writing. First a "P" then above that he wrote (in all caps) "BIG." Then he dropped back down to the P and wrote "OOL." Then he underlined "POOL" and then "BIG," and then said, "Big pool!"

You got it, buddy Jman--we'll get a "big pool" this time, but NOT until daddy is home again to set it up for us!
Pretty awesome communicating for a severely language impaired kiddo!