This Month

For me October was never thought of as a favorite month.  Because really what is to love about it?  But that was then and this is now.  And one of the reasons I love it is because some of my favorite people are blogging daily as part of the 31 for 21 Challenge.  And that shoots October right to the top of my favorite month list!  And if I’m really lucky maybe they will keep blogging in November and then December and then forever!!  That would be something!!

Lemonade

Sometimes it hardly seems fair that a person with fourteen grandchildren should live states (several states in some cases) away from said grandchildren. After all aren't grandparents supposed to spoil and otherwise override all rules set by the parents?  (That was a rhetorical question; no need to send an answer, thank you!)  It is vexing to me that I find myself in such a predicament. However, when I remember the words of my father, "if ifs and buts were candy and nuts, everyday would be Christmas" I realize maybe the miles away aren't as bad as they could be.  Considering they are so thrilled to see us at every visit; if it were daily or even weekly the response might be something like this, "oh it's you again!" I'm thankful for things like the internet and airplanes that whisk us away.  Sure it isn't the perfect scenario but it is our scenario and I'm good with it.  Because when life gives me lemons I always make lemonade.

Two of Fourteen

For the record I think all my grans are special. In fact I believe them to be amazing. I have a little saying stuck to my computer at work that says, "What makes me special is you!" And truly what makes me special is them!  I often say, "I should have had them first!" But seriously they are so amazing because they have parents that are just that in my eyes, amazing. And because of that my little grans are just the best! I love to tell people I have fourteen grandchildren from ages nine years to 6 months. Most people in my circle don't come close to such goodness. They are my blessings.

Two of these special fourteen have a little something extra; an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra chromosome changes the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.

There is so much written about Down syndrome and you can find some of that good information at the National Down Syndrome Society. But for me personally I have all the information I need when I look into the faces of these two charmers.

They teach me about love, acceptance, laughter, and about all that is good in the world.  And that is all I need to know!

October is Here!!

But you knew that.  And you do remember what that means, right?  In case you forgot, let me me jog your memory.  It means that it is “Down Syndrome Awareness Month!”   This is the month that we (me and you) help raise awareness of that little something extra that comes with Down Syndrome.  This is the month I brag on my Delightfully Special grans.  You are more than welcome to brag on them as well, it’s easy to do.  Because well they are awesome!!

You should join up.  31 days of blogging is nothing (lots easier than jogging; I’m just sayin’) and you just might find you like it.

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And you will be happy you did!!

Jet Lag

I'm havin' jet lag or maybe it is havin' me!!!



Be back tomorrow!!

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