Update at last!

Well, it's been an absolute age since i last updated James' blog, and a huge amount has happened since then.
I guess the latest news first. James had a visit from Joanne, his Habilitationist from Van Asch, last Friday, and it went so wonderfully well i just had to come on here and brag just a little. The best news was that he had no goals set for him, as he is right where he should be for his age. He is making a huge amount of noise all the time now (as anyone within a ten mile radius can vouch for) and can follow a massive number of instructions. He is also starting to talk, though he is good at doing it for Joanne and just laughing at me and John when we attempt to get him to say anything.
So far, his vocab consists of thank you, gentle, go, car, dog, Eddie (the cat), cuddle, down, Gaga (Grandma or Grandad), Daddy, Mum (but not to me. He says it when looking for me), more, Tutu (Cameron, or anything Cameron related) and a few others that i will remember later. He also signs light, down, finished and signing (as in, 'good signing')
Apparently, for a little boy not even 18 months old, this isn't bad at all. Cheeky little monkey was just messing with us all along!
Family related news - James now has a little sister, and is slowly getting used to not being the baby anymore. Emelia Rose was born just over two weeks ago, and is thriving despite being cuddled constantly by Cameron, and poked repeatedly and squealed at by James. There were a few teething problems in the first week, but we have discovered that if James is allowed free access to the baby (as long as he's not hurting her) then he is happy and pats her, then wonders away. I have also learned to feed her with James cuddled up under the other arm, and often Cameron too, so though its a little crowded, it's nice and warm too.
So all well, if pretty busy in the Whale household. Daddy is taking James to Van Asch next week, so hopefully all fantastic news from there too. I will try and get back here to let you all know.