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I don’t know anything about being a parent to a child with down syndrome. I can’t tell you about parenting: a son with a lazy eye, a daughter with my sarcasm or a son who is an open nerve. BUT…..I do know…..
Beyond food, shelter and clothing, children need love, understanding, patience and guidance. It’s a parent’s job to help their children reach their full potential. Whatever that may be.
Mommy took this picture of me after I got home from school today. It was a half day, which for me meant only two hours. That was a good thing since I had to talk to my associate.
“Mom. I told you not to eavesdrop on my meetings with my consigliere.
There are some things…..you can’t unhear.”
BE AWARE:
I can get what I need.
See me at the big black thingie?
Look at how effortlessly I opened it with my tiny little fingers.
See how focused I am? I’m bending down and reaching for what I want.
Tortilla chips. My favorite.
Now you know how I get to this happy place.
I know where the snacks are kept.
I won’t starve.
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
To bring awareness, I’m gonna share something everyday that you may or may not know already. Don’t worry though……You can still stalk me at preschool. Scratch that. You can stalk my adventures on this blog. Stalking in real life will get you arrested you big dopey! And….That would be the nicer option.
This is me at about 6:30 this morning. Even in the most coffee necessary timeframe for most Americans, I am up and using technology. Okay. I might not have pants on, but I’m guessing a lot of people weren’t wearing any at that time either.
BE AWARE:
I can use an iPad just as well, if not better than any kid my age. I don’t lick it. I don’t try to eat it and I don’t throw it. It’s not like I’m an animal. I’m a responsible human being, who understands it’s a privilege to have electronics. AND……My family understands that keeping their limbs intact is a privilege they will quickly lose if they mess with my iPad privileges.
We’re leaving.
I’m ready. Are you?
I know.
We’re going outside. DUH!!!
How did you get in front of me like that?
That’s kind of creepy.
Okay. Well…..I’ve got my ride.
Can I get a boost up?
MY SCHOOL DAY: playing, eating, private stuff, speech, occupational therapy
SPEECH: I signed the word more and said the word “pop” several times when playing with bubbles today. That bubble play with mommy is paying off.
AND NOW…….I’M READY FOR BED!!!!!
You’re kidding right? What do you mean this is the last day “this week”?
When is this school thing going to end?
Next thing you know……You’re going to tell me I have to go until I’m like twenty!
UHHHHH…..Why aren’t you laughing?
Hey mommy! You know,
in a way, these are really MY wipes.
Backtalk? You mean backend talk?
(Okay. Clearly, no sense of humor. So now what?)
I’m cleaning up mommy.
(Ridiculous! She spends money on this other stuff.
She can’t buy me my own wipes?!!)
There’s the last one. Safe and sound mommy.
Look! I even shut the lid for you.
(Now I’m taking these with me, going in circles,
and confusing her with where I am. I’m not done with these yet.)
LOOK AT ME AT THE RACES! ARE YOU CARS READY!
ON YOUR MARK! GET SET!
GO!!!!!!
(I better put these back quick.)
(I get the feeling she’ll be needing these soon.)
My siblings wore these cool shirts to school today.
They rock…….almost as much as me.
They also wore their crazy socks to raise awareness for down syndrome.
Lots of Socks is the theme today for World Down Syndrome Day!!!!
This is me getting ready to try my hand at art.
This is my proof of success.
Before you ask: No. This is not for sale!
My house has been invaded by the germ monster and I’ve been his favorite. Mommy has been nice by not taking pictures of me. Plus, my cuteness (looks and mostly mood) faded because of yuckies anyway. The doctor said it would come back. In the meantime, mommy said she is working on something to put on here, but I don’t know how cute it will be. I guess not as cute as me.
I’ve been hearing stuff about Momma Bear lately. So…..I love my mom and I thought this is what she is gonna be.
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But the more I listen…….Well……I think she might end up being more like this momma bear.
I’m glad she loves me and is on my side of things.
A Dose of Justice (...courtesy of my crazy mom) 