Stressful Situations
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Kellen had a Special Olympics bowling tournament today. Although his anxiety is much better, there was too much noise, disorganization and commotion for him. He hung in there ...
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Life is Good
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Just a few updates: D.Q ended up moving to the Ukraine instead of Turkmenistan. She arrived today?...or yesterday? and I read in her email this morning that she is safe, warm ...
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D.Q.
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
My daughter D.Q. is leaving for Turkmenistan in a couple of days. Ever heard of it? Me either (up until until a few months ago). She will be gone for a little over two years. ...
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Looking At You
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Hey Kellen, I don't usually like looking at pictures of myself....too many double chins and things...but I noticed something the other day when I was looking at our pictures ...
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Disability Blog Carnival
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
I will be hosting the 57th Disability Blog Carnival here on Thursday, June 10th. The theme will be Family Reunion. Please submit your blogging entries to: reimerreasonblog@aol ...
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Weeds
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
After work tonight I went into the backyard to do some planting and weeding. As I was pulling dandelions I thought about how much I despise weeds. Even when they are out of th ...
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Duh
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Kellen has this thing for remembering when movies were released. It comes from watching movie trailers at the theatre. At the end they always state the date a new movie will b ...
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Done
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
It's done. As a family we drove this morning through a slight dusting of snow to the courthouse. We arrived early in case it was hard to find where we needed to be. The four ...
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All is Not Lost
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
It appears that I took an extended blog break. No real reason. Things are not bad. Things are not extra good. I've just not felt like I had a lot to say. Lately it's not been ...
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Valentines Day
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Kellen has wanted a cell phone for a couple of years and he finally got one for his birthday in January. Since he got it, he hasn't been using it much, I think his main intere ...
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What's New?
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
Kellen is doing well enough that this week we are increasing the time he spends at his employment/transition program through the school district. After his morning work progra ...
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Nutcrackers in the Mist
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
There is a restaurant near my house which has a seasonal display of nutcrackers on their deck. Every time I drive by, I make a mental note to bring my camera next time, but I ...
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He Has Shoes
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
What do you do when your son's feet are as wide as they are long? It's always been difficult to find shoes that fit Kellen. I usually have great luck in the children's depart ...
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Birthday Recap
by
Jodi
Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome
1. I still haven't found a Wii and I keep getting outbid on Ebay. I've decided to just chill and wait until places get restocked after Christmas. 2. Kellen did get a cell pho ...
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