Nothing profound here, just an update on what keeps us busy these days. I love this time of year. The sun gets a bit hazier, the nights a bit cooler, and there is a pleasant buzz in the air as families lock into the school year routine. There is a hopefulness and a certain kind […]
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Blog Challenge Week 7: Golden Moments
It’s a Sunday morning. Sunshine streams in through the windows, the ceiling fan circles lazily above us. Both my girls are morning people. I assure you they did not inherit this trait from me, but even so I try to soak up these moments even if I’m not quite ready for the day. Rowenna comes […]
For Rowenna, On Her Fourth Birthday
I love you, kiddo. To the moon and back, as I like to tell you. And that’s a lot, as your dad likes to teach you. You are so curious and so clever. This usually means I need to be on my toes to make sure you are safe, but you never fail to amaze […]
And Then There Were Two
It’s Mother’s Day, and it seems like there is so much I could say about the unexpected challenges and surprising joys of motherhood. I could talk about how this is a day I feel the keen sting of loss. I could talk about my two sweet girls and how proud I am to be their […]
A Day in the Life
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day (3/21), bloggers have gotten together to provide a glimpse into the lives of their loved ones with Down syndrome. It’s a blog hop, so if you’d like to read more, please check out the other participating blogs! (links at the bottom of the post) On school days, Rowenna […]
Together
Nearly 8 years ago, I promised hubby in my wedding vows that no matter where we lived and no matter our circumstances, he would always have a home. For me, home is not really a place, a physical spot, a hook to hang your hat. It’s a feeling of belonging that can be created no […]
Glee Gets it (Mostly) Right
This week, Glee aired an episode (Movin’ Out) that featured a Becky Jackson plot line. The episode featured several characters talking about their post high school plans. As always, most of this was handled with a certain amount of absurdity (one of the characters is up for the Channing Tatum Former Stripper scholarship – I […]
How to Say Goodbye
One of the most surprising things about my child having a Down syndrome diagnosis has been the vast network of online support. There are message boards, facebook groups, and endless blogs to turn to for information, friendship, and support. When Rowenna was just a few months old, I was frequently posting on a message board. […]
September Blog Hop
Blog hoppin’ with my fellow Down syndrome parent bloggers. Find the others participating in the hop at the bottom of this post. As always, it’s a truth, a tip, and a photo… Truth: The amount of energy your three year old has is directly proportional to your own level of exhaustion. While pregnant, her energy […]
Rowenna 1, Mommy 0
When Rowenna was born, hubby and I expected a baby with a lot of hair – lots of dark hair. We’re both dark brunettes (hubby’s is nearly black) with tons and tons of hair. Out came a baby nearly bald with a tiny sprout of blond hair sticking straight up, just like Alfalfa from The […]
