A reason for vacation!

So this post is a little late, but last month we took a vacation and what a great time Max had! I swear it is crazy, but every time I am going to go on vacation all of Max's therapists (OT/PT/DT & Speech) always tell me they can't wait to see what strides he makes on vacation. Everyone always says that for some reason kids in therapy always make new advances while on vacation. It is so true! We have always seen it a bit on prior vacations, but this one it was so apparent! Max was just starting to use words more and kind of doing stairs, but still afraid of the pool and the beach (well, the sand). This trip, he was a mad man! I guess it's the change of scenery, new people, new activities, the travel and adventure! He was wanting to do all the stairs himself, which he couldn't, but the effort was amazing! He also started using his words more and started saying two words together. As far as the pool, the first few days, he slid and fell and couldn't get his bearings in the kiddie part of the pool. By the end of a few days, he was pushing he way around, getting on the noodle floaty himself, and then figuring out that wet said to build castles is so fun, not a horrible thing not to touch and get off of you! (even though I feel that way! LOL) So, all in all it was a fun trip and everyone was so pleased with his accomplishments when he came home! I would say, a vacation is a needed tool for Max, not just for our fun! :)