Why did I change it? Because my life is normal. I didn't think my life would ever be normal again once Sean and his designer genes were born. I thought my life would be all about Sean & his disability. I thought it'd be all about the "retarded child". And guess what. It's not. He's neither disabled or retarded.
This blog started out as something to help me sort out my feelings about Sean's designer genes, having two kids and everything that goes along with both. It evolved into my proving not all kids with down syndrome are created equal. And now it's evolved even further into the antics of the Scott clan. It has evolved into..... quite simply...... a journal of my life.
Sure we have therapies. We have setbacks. We have our fair share of "what ifs", but in the end my life is normal. My life is now "more alike than different." Well.... as normal as normal can be with 2 small kids.
We have been so busy living. I'm sure if you read my blog regularly you've seen the many adventures of Flat Stanley. I've been trying to keep his adventures separate from my regular blog postings. I'm trying to keep them g-rated and I really don't want to have a separate blog for him. Since he's been here we have done so much. Having him here has been a god send. It has forced me to be a tourist in my own city & drag my kids along for the ride. In doing so, I have learned that while trekking through the city was way easier with 1 kid, it's certainly not impossible with 2. In fact, once you do it a few times, it becomes second nature. Ok maybe not second nature, but certainly easier & less scary/overwhelming than it was a few months ago. Or even a few weeks ago.
Someone posted on a message board today that they were scared for how life with two kids will be because of all the "horror" stories going around. And ya know what...? The beginning of my journey with 2 kids was filled with horror stories. I have no idea if I would've had those same horror stories if Sean didn't have heart issues, if he didn't have down syndrome, if it hadn't been the hottest summer on record..... you get the idea. Any number of things contributed to my feeling like a caged & trapped tiger.
But now.... the three of us (sometimes the 4 of us) are on the move. It's getting warmer. The sun is shining longer during the day. I'm a happy happy girl. Watch out kids. You guys are BOTH old enough to be on the move.
Fresh from the bath I love a freshly bathed baby.
First flying saucer from Carvel
Out & about at the zoo
Can I just say that I love this, I love that you are living, and not dwelling! You are an amazing mother raising wonderful kids. They are noth lucky to have you. You truly are an inspiration, I'm a mother of three and you give me hope that I'm going to find my "normal".
ReplyDeleteJenn, you rock! Jaimee :)
ReplyDeleteI think this is great!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's hard to know what it's going to be like with 1 kid, 2 kids, a kid with Down syndrome...and, like you, I've found it to just be what it is. Sure, I too have "what if's". But, like you imply, "what if" we didn't have a child with Ds? I don't think I'd want that at this point. You are doing great and a great mom and role-model for others. I just love the cute pics!
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