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About firebailey

I possess many titles: wife, mom, advocate, runner, Bruins fan, lover chocolate and Parrot Head. I believe you can conquer any challenge in this world with family, good friends and wine. I write about most of that and more while keeping my sense of humor in this life I never expected.

Not quite a Wordless Wednesday

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Milestones are awesome. Unexpected milestones, well. They are my favorite. This weekend we (gulp) gave away Bridget’s walker. She hasn’t used it in 3 years. But donating the walker was a big step for me. It meant I finally stopped worrying that she would have some catastrophe and not be able to walk.
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For the love of books

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I love to read. As in read anything as long as they are words. I sometimes embarrass Abby with my reading. Last week I was reading the new Rick Riordan book, Blood of Olympus. The fact that Abby’s classmates were also reading it made her question my level of maturity. The fact that I was having an involved discussion about the book with her friends upped my cool factor. At least I think it did.

She is probably still questioning my maturity level.

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My Challenge: Chris

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Today’s challenge is from Christine Carter. Chris is the mom of two who began blogging not only to record her children’s lives but also to bring hope and encouragement to others. She writes on all topics but her foundation is in her faith. She makes you feel not alone in your whatever your challenge might be but gives you encouragement to handle it.

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I’m happy when I can do a 5k

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I do not consider myself a runner. I like to run. It helps my mental state and the state of my legs. But I am in awe of those who can run and not look like they need medical attention. When I race I look to these people to keep going, to know I can finish I just might not look pretty when I do. I hope one day to become a runner. One who runs and whose husband doesn’t offer to call the rescue for oxygen (true story).

The video below is a new inspiration to me. The first person with Down Syndrome to complete the New York City Marathon.

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To learn more about Down Syndrome, please visit the National Down Syndrome Society.

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Picture time

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I am always nervous when it comes to school picture day. For years we received pictures of Bridget looking unfocused. She would look, for lack of a better word, off. Then she started her preschool/integrated program. Going to picture day with her therapist has been a God-send.

This year, with apologies to the grandmothers who will be horrified that I did not dress Bridget in appropriate school photo day dresses and bows, captures her spirit.

And her obsession with Elsa.

Revelations

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I know, just know, that my child would rather I not reveal this but….I do not want her to be me.
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TBT-Giving Permission

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Do you ever find yourself needing a permission slip? I find myself being a mom first, wife second and Kerri somewhere around 156th place in the hierarchy that is my life. Last year a good friend of mine and I had a discussion about how that happens. On November 11, 2013 I posted the question: do you need permission to be you?
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Losing Innocence

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I knew 5th grade would be tough. I expected her to grow-up a little more. I expected her to gain some independence, start moving away from Barbies and Fairies to explore more of real-life heroes.

I expected this to change due to society. From her friends and classmates who seem to be growing up so much quicker than she seems to be. I did not expect her to lose the shine of innocence doing a Social Studies Project. Continue reading →

My Challenge: Christine

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If you are a parent you Christine’s challenge will resonate with you. She is the mom of six and some of those children are teenagers. Enough said, right? Here is her challenge:

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