Tag: Love
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Bye, 2020
2020 has been a year. I remember in the early months I worried about Robert being accepted and treated fairly. The gap for many with disabilities has widened, thanks to the pandemic. Despite the challenges, the year 2020 hasn’t been only horrible. There have been some pretty great moments too. To send 2020 off right,…
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Confidence in Motherhood
Some women slip into the role of a confident mom more easily than others. It’s not that they are better moms, it’s just that they are more confident in their abilities. I’ve been told I’m one of those confident moms. Truthfully, I feel confident in my role as a mom. I’ve always wanted to be…
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Reflections
As my oldest son is about to embark on his journey as a first grader, I’ve been thinking about the first 6 years of his life, and reflecting on what’s it been like to raise a child with down syndrome. When Robert was born, we didn’t know he had Down syndrome. We received a birth…
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The Impact of Isolation
As adults, we sometimes forget that our littles are acutely aware of what is happening around them. We forget how they observe, and try to process and absorb change.
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Valentine’s Day
My husband and I don’t do much on Valentine’s Day. He isn’t a “card guy” and I don’t like the commercialization of it all. I also feel as though we show each other love in many ways as part of our daily lives. Robert worked hard on his valentines for school, despite being under the…
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