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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Music to Our Ears

I'm not sure at what age a kiddo develops the ability to push air from their mouth, or blow, although I know it's fairly early. I know this ability falls under the umbrella of oral-motor control and speech so I've never been alarmed that Oia couldn't do such a thing as blow bubbles, birthday candles, etc. However, with enough encouragement, practice and musical instruments scattered about this house, she has finally mastered the skill well enough to play her new harmonica... and the sound is far from annoying as it's the sound of more progress. This girl is proud of her every squeak and so are we.

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  1. Beautiful!! I know how big of a deal that is! Keep it up Oia!!

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  2. Yeah Oia! That's an awesome new skill!!

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  3. Go Oia, Go Oia! so proud of you sweet girl! Hey Mo, we are visiting Atlantic beach/Morehead City, NC this week! I swear Faith and Oia could be sisters if it wasn't for the different hair and eye colors, it's scary! Hugs

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  4. I love that she stands up as she's playing. She's clearly ready for an audience.

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  5. so so cute! Too short but very cute!! She is just a doll and I agree, she looks like she is ready to perform!

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  6. ahhhh that smile! she is darling. please send me an email. I'd like to ask you something if I could.

    ~ Jenny
    jeanettegreen@gmail.com

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