Third person:
As the days stretched into weeks, Nick and Charlie's dedication to mastering sign language grew more fervent.
They immersed themselves in every resource available, from books and online tutorials to sign language classes, determined to break down the barriers that separated them from their son, Oakley.
Their evenings became a symphony of gestures and expressions, as they tirelessly practised forming signs for basic needs and emotions.
Each night, they sat together in the cosy glow of their living room, fingers tracing intricate patterns in the air as they repeated the signs over and over again.
"Let's try 'milk' one more time, Oakley," Nick encouraged, his fingers moving through the sign with precision. "Can you show us?"
Oakley watched intently, his bright eyes tracking Nick's movements with fascination. With a determined expression, he tentatively lifted his tiny fingers and attempted to mimic the sign.
"Milk," Oakley signed, his face filled with determination as he tried to match Nick's gestures.
Charlie's face lit up with pride as he leaned forward, offering Oakley a warm smile of encouragement. "That's it, oaky! You're doing great!"
Their evenings were filled with laughter and encouragement as they practised together, each small success celebrated with hugs and cheers.
Oakley's confidence grew with each passing day, his signing skills becoming more fluid and expressive with every practice session.
And then, one evening during dinner, a breakthrough occurred.
"Oakley, do you want more mashed potatoes?" Charlie asked, signing the words as he spoke.
Oakley studied Charlie's hands for a moment before responding with a nod. But instead of reaching out for the mashed potatoes, he surprised them both by signing "more" with precision, his fingers forming the gesture with confidence.
Nick and Charlie exchanged a look of astonishment before breaking into smiles of sheer delight.
"He did it!" Nick exclaimed, his voice filled with pride. "Oakley is signing back!"
Their hearts swelled with joy as they watched Oakley communicate with them through sign language for the first time.
It was a moment they would cherish forever, a testament to their hard work and determination to connect with their son in a meaningful way.
🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂
From that day on, Oakley's signing skills continued to flourish, his vocabulary expanding with each passing day.
He signed "play" when he wanted to have fun, "sleep" when he was tired, and "love" when he wanted to express affection—a beautiful symphony of gestures that filled Nick and Charlie's hearts with love and gratitude.
And as they watched their son thrive in his newfound ability to communicate, Nick and Charlie knew that their journey was just beginning.
With sign language as their bridge, they would continue to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood together, united in their love for each other and their precious son, Oakley.
YOU ARE READING
Nick and Charlie 6 years into the future
RomanceNick and charlie have now been together for just over 7 years. They have moved into their first apartment and bought a car. over all everything seems to be going great, charlie is now eating three times a day. WHOO. but will anything break these two...
