Friday, March 21, 2014

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Today is World Down Syndrome Day!! Today we celebrate Taylor for all her amazing accomplishments and we look forward to achieving all of her goals and dreams!

I wish I could go back to those moments when Taylor was born and whisper in my ear about all of the love, joy, and laughter that is to come. I wish I could wipe away my tears while showing pictures of how much Taylor will look like her daddy. I wish I could hold my hand and say quietly how we would never change this for the world.

Taylor has made me, and Brian, different people. I am not the person you knew before I had Taylor. I love stronger, care deeper, and I have Taylor to thank for all of that. Take a couple of minutes to watch this video today. It says it all.

http://saatchi.com/en-us/news/dear-future-mom/#play-video

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

World Down Syndrome Day - 2014

It is that time of year again!

I can't believe that this Friday is World Down Syndrome Day again. Time has just been flying by, as you may have been able to tell since it has been SO LONG since our last post.

Things are going really well with Taylor lately. She has been a very happy, healthy girl since we had her adenoids removed almost a year ago now. The days of her having chronic sinus infections look like they are behind us! This has really made a difference in other areas as well. Since she is not always sick now we have seen great improvements in her development!

Taylor continues to be the light of the room everywhere we go, and will let you hear of it if you do not pay attention to her!

Taylor also got her orthotic inserts several weeks ago as we continue to work with her on her walking.




Because believe it or not - Taylor will start going to school in April (getting on a bus and everything!).....

So right now we are mainly focused on finishing with our birth-to-three program before she transitions being under the care of the school district. As soon as she turns three she will be receiving her therapies through the school district during the day at school.

But don't let that fool you - We have been able to fit in some wonderful family time, bowling, walks and wonderful times with friends!