Big Al

Big Al talks when he wants to talk.

Last week we were at the pool and he was so excited that he yelled, "slide!" because he wanted to go down just like Griff.

He is also fond of "all done!" He says it when he pours the water from one cup to another, but my favorite is when he wants me to leave him alone - putting drops in his eye or taking his temperature (in his ear and it only takes 30 seconds but you would think I was taking the hide right off of him!). He sticks his hands out, twists and yells, All done! All done!

I have no fear that Allan will be able to express himself clearly. He just needs the proper incentive.