Tag: Down Syndrome Darlin
Nora Joy
The kids have been passing around a head cold and in their generosity they even shared it with Birdie. Thanks guys. So she’s fighting that nasty old head cold too….and this morning I was trying to get her to smile at me while all cocooned in everyone’s big favorite chair. Normally she smiles easily and…
Peek-a-Boo Birdie Style
Big Kids = Big Joy
Our Girl Birdie
As I’ve mentioned before, we’ve found bonding to be a delicate dance. Some steps forward, some back, some round-n-round, some waltzing, some tripping, maybe even some head-banging…always overshadowed with large doses of prayer…and then ever-so-slowly things begin to breakthrough… True smiles begin….. And they just keep coming… And most mornings I’m greeted by this expression…
A Saturday Story – Just for Some Fun
Jubilee seemed better this morning, all things considered. But right now is a different story. She wants me to call the doctor. And although that won’t do anything, she doesn’t understand that. The pain is just rough and seems to come in waves. Ugh. At least there was some improvement this morning, which would mean…
Birdie’s Joy
It’s Monday!! And in my world, sometimes Monday just needs a little pick-me-up. A long held tradition in our home: to show our thankfulness for our yummy dinner we begin to clap with enthusiasm…and whoever helped make dinner stands on their chair and takes a bow or curtsy. We usually giggle cause it often gets pretty…
How Birdie Got Her Name
Many people have asked how Birdie got her name that I’m guessin’ it’s time…. [Lucy! Lucy! You’ve got some ‘splainin’ to do!] It’s simple. Shortly after coming home we noticed that anytime anyone had food, little Miss would scoot over and quietly position herself as close as possible. Birdie does not nudge, push, whine or…
