Waking up on Easter morning with everything in its place, I open my eyes to an animated Ian – just what I need at 6 am. Despite that he is almost 15 and starting high school this fall, Ian views life through the lens of a little boy. With incredible enthusiasm, he bounds through the […]
Shenanigan, according to Merriam-Webster, is defined as: a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose; tricky or questionable practices or conduct; high-spirited or mischievous activity. Shenanigator, a made up word I found on Pinterest, is defined as, “A person who instigates shenanigans.” Ian challenges us daily, but at least life is never boring with […]
“There’s no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” -Robert M. Hansel On World Down Syndrome Day, I dedicate this blog not just to Ian, but to all of those individuals with different abilities who teach us more than we could ever teach them. The world is a […]
“My view of Down syndrome has been very clear since I could understand what it meant. Growing up around Ian has made my view very concrete. I know it is a congenital disorder by definition but, in my head, I see it more as a blessing. The world needs people who have such a positive, […]
Alice: This is impossible. The Mad Hatter: Only if you believe it is ~Alice in Wonderland Many ideas for Ian’s future job have been tossed around over the years, usually at the dinner table. Though he is not a big conversationalist, like me, discussing his future profession always brings out his talkative side. Immediately, […]
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. – Mark Twain Like so many evenings, I am happily sitting in the stands attending another hockey practice, loving every minute of watching Ian skate. I hope to experience every skill finally perfected, every puck in the net, and every […]
“Yes, I gave you life, but really you gave me mine” -unknown According to Wikipedia, in Aeronautics, a soft landing is any type of aircraft, rocket or spacecraft landing that does not result in significant damage to or destruction of the vehicle or its payload, as opposed to a hard landing. Ian’s Space […]
Welcome back. For those of you who may have missed it, check out Ring Leaders of the Shit Show: Part 1 Part 2: Disclaimer: As I was drafting this blog about our marriage, I figured it would be fair to ask Chad some questions, solicit his comments, and then provide my reader with a […]
This is dedicated to my long-time friend and talented editor, Holly. I cannot imagine this journey without you. Friday Night (2 days ago): Every week, my editor Holly spends some of her Friday evening proofreading my blog so we are ready to post on Sunday. Yes, she is unbelievable, and we have accomplished this […]
Part 1: Disclaimer: As I was drafting this blog about our marriage, I figured it would be fair to ask Chad some questions, solicit his comments, and then provide my reader with a few quotes. Well, he wrote stuff, I tried to edit it, he couldn’t explain what he wrote, I got frustrated, he said, […]
