Community is everything. 💙 Wil enjoying the music and festivities at a Buddy Walk past. To celebrate Wil’s 20th Buddy Walk, I penned an article for the Manchester Mirror all about the power of showing up, local love, and the amazing people who make it all possible. We are endlessly grateful for the support right … Continue reading Miles of Memories: Marking Two Decades of Community
Independence Takes a Village with Dependent Children
I have recently gotten back in the pool (after a year 😅) thanks to our friend, Dawn, taking great care of Wil after school and honing in on his life skills learning. While I swam Monday, Dawn’s husband came over to have a guitar jam session with Wil 🎸 When you have a dependent child, … Continue reading Independence Takes a Village with Dependent Children
Struuuuuuuummmm!
As our school is in a hybrid format, the kids are home on Wednesdays. One of Wil's assignments on Wednesday is to watch CNN10 (10 minute overview of news). In transition from one news story to another, there is a brief musical interlude. During one of the interludes, Wil joined in with some air guitar. … Continue reading Struuuuuuuummmm!
Lightweight
Think being light-hearted doesn’t hold weight? Even in serious matters? Just ask the fly who won the vice-presidential debate. Just ask an elementary school teacher how a whisper quiets an entire classroom. Just ask a parent of a child with Down syndrome. When Wil is feeling heavy, he has a hard time getting out of … Continue reading Lightweight
Drop It To The Floor!
When Wil drops himself on the floor, there are times when someone who doesn't know him well will step up and say, "Let me try." "Have at it," I say. Then I sit back and observe what I already know is going to happen. I can't always predict the exact words, but I do know … Continue reading Drop It To The Floor!
Turn it Up, Down
Wil and I left the store and walked through the parking lot to our car. Wil stopped just short of our car, and kicked his legs out in front of him in quick succession. He began humming a tune, then planted his legs and wiggled his hips. His hum broke way to song and he … Continue reading Turn it Up, Down