OUCH!

I know...no one likes the smell of 'wet dog'. You can say it, "Yuck!" But have you ever thought that touching a dog is yucky too? Well, Leah thinks so! She describes it with an "Ouch" or with a very distinctive "AAAHHHHH". You would think that a monster is attacking her...nope, just Riley brushing up against her or trying to give her a lick!

This is probably all related to her delay. Leah is 'sensory defensive'. She doesn't like certain textures and go figure, her dog is one of them at this point. Her therapist really thinks it won't take too long to get over it, but it will take some work. We are encouraging her each and every day to give him a High-5, or a quick touch on the nose, or if we really feel naughty we haul out the M & M's and bribe her with those just so she'll pet the mongrel!!! We have gotten her to get close with some therapy tooth-brushing as well as getting them together in the shower...an activity they both love!

Logan on the other hand is laying down with Riley, hugging him, kissing him, sitting on him, brushing him...we have to tell her to be the gentle one! So, no adjustment problems there!

Hope you are all staying warm and keeping your winter spirits up...today is Valentine's Day!!! Love to all!