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This is the story of the Dennis family, and its littlest member Drew. Our family has fun and laughter, joys and sorrows, struggles and achievements, occasional drama, and a whole lotta love. Oh, and one extra chromosome. A Deeper Shade of Love. Just another R word blog. A Hapa Girl and Her Hapa Family. A Little Something Extra For Us.
Friday, January 8, 2016. Our Love Affair with Signing Time. When our oldest daughter, Reagan, was a baby I had every intention of teaching her sign language. I had researched the benefits, both for parents and children, and was excited to go down that road. But then life happened, sleepless nights and other duties prevailed, and we never pursued it further.
Monday, October 3, 2011. Having a baby with Down syndrome can happen to anyone. The cause of Down syndrome is unknown, but it has been found that women over age 35 have a slightly higher risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. However, the majority of babies with Down syndrome are born to mothers under 35 years old because of the high number of pregnancies in this age group. Sunday, October 2, 2011. Down Syndrome Awareness Month! It also results in increased mobility between the joints.
Monday, May 2, 2011. They set up rows of chairs outside, and we sat out there. Friday, March 18, 2011.
Thursday, May 10, 2012. Oh, to have a friend like this. This kind of thing happened to really strong people. not people like me! I remember Phillip and I weeping and voicing our prayers out loud to the Lord while kneeling by our couch when we came home from the hospital. I wondered if that day would ever come. She had some questions she wanted to ask me and wanted us to discuss the book together.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Apologies of an Overwhelmed Mama. There was an activity with. Or sign that permission slip. Or remember that it was a half day of school and pick him up on time. Or attend any parent teacher association meetings. Or contribute to any fundraisers. Or volunteer for any committees. This week, let alone taking care of myself first so I can care for others.
Saturday, March 6, 2010. The Only Thing To Fear is Fear Itself. Given the current economic climate it is perhaps appropriate to paraphrase. Of course we have been lucky.
Special education needs and the UK election. Posted in Attitudes to disability. By Matt at WelcometoIllinois on April 21, 2010. Anyway, from The Guardian. You have only a few .
My daughter, Gwen, broke the bones around my right eye - because her pinata party the day before was so much fun. While recovering, I discovered pinata related violence is common, and goes virtually unreported! I decided I had to do something. Why not just start selling French stuff too? Make a mockery of what the 4th of July stands for? Barely listened to me, even though I very calmly explained to him the dangers of piƱ.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
My Year as an Americorps VISTA. Friday, August 20, 2010. Today was my last day as an Americorps VISTA. This year has been amazing. When I quit my job. I came from a career in journalism; this year made.
By downwithprince on December 4, 2010. The way your perfume makes you stink. By downwithprince on October 30, 2010. php? There is a woman pie in here. By downwithprince on October 25, 2010. By downwithprince on October 19, 2010. Confusion in her eyes that says it all. By downwithprince on September 21, 2010.
Friday, December 19, 2008.