Sunday chatter

If you are a frequent church goer with a small child you attend mass prepared to keep your small one entertained.  My personal tricks involve fruit snacks and toy trains but if those fail to keep him occupied Leo or I will take Lucas out for a walk in the Gathering Space.  Our focus has always been to keep Lucas in his seat.  I know most parents try to keep their little one quiet but that has never been our issue until yesterday. We were sitting in the front row on the left side of the church.  Lucas was in the pew playing with his trains when suddenly he started making car and train noises!  He sounded louder than usual but only because everyone was quietly praying along with Father Justin.  Leo and I watched Lucas with huge smiles on our faces.  We didn't try to stop him either.  Lucas making the car sound is like an answered prayer.  I started to cry while listening to this small miracle.  What 3 year old doesn't make engine noises when playing?!  Up until 2 weeks ago Lucas did not know how to use his voice to make these noises.  It started one day when we were in the backyard and he pushed his pretend lawnmower making lawnmower noises.  Leo rushed over to get me to pay attention and we both held on to each other in total awe of the moment.  We know we still have a long way to go to resolve his Apraxia/Dyspraxia but at this moment in time we are enjoying our victories.