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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Category Archives: 31 for 21
TBT-Giving Permission
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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My Challenge: Christine
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:
Don’t limit any child
Good morning, today for the 31 for 21 Challenge I hope you watch this video and am as inspired as I am.
To learn more about Down Syndrome, please visit the National Down Syndrome Society.
I’m thankful for the GAP
Words I never thought I would utter. But truly, I am thankful for the GAP. Ellen at Love that Max posted a picture on Facebook of the latest GAP add. Giving them a shout out for including a girl with cerebral palsy.
I had to blow up the add to the full-view to find her.
Milestones met but not
Bridget lost her first tooth the other day. I don’t know when it happened. I didn’t even know she had a loose tooth. Had I not been brushing her teeth for bedtime the milestone would have gone unnoticed.
I put her to bed, like normal. No mention of the missing tooth or the tooth fairy.
TBT-April
April is a month of showers, renewal and for Boo a lot of doctor’s appointments. This Throw-back Thursday I explained on April 1, 2013 why April is probably my least favorite month.
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How do you respond?
I am admitting to a snarky blog today. After the past couple of years I have compiled how I would really like to reply to some people. The other night we were out to dinner and I worried I might stop biting my tongue! It cracks me up. While I know that people are well meaning, sometimes the questions/helpful hints are enough to make my hair straight. Then thought, blog post! So here it is, what I am really thinking when some one offers their ‘helpful’ comments:
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A world full of empathy
A while ago I was asked by Kristi at Finding Ninee what would make the world more full of empathy. Those who know me know my first response was sarcastic:
Just accept those who are different you fool.
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Happy Sunday
Today for the 31 for 21 Challenge I give you this beautiful video. It was created by a young man whose sister has Down Syndrome after he saw how some girls were treating his sister.
To learn more about Down Syndrome, please visit the National Down Syndrome Society.
(Un)Diagnosed and still okay 