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• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 2: Heart of Gold

  

  Today is Day 2 of Williams Syndrome Awareness week and Day 2 of my 7-day series on Williams syndrome (WS). Yesterday, I posted about heart difficulties that... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 1: Sweetheart

  

  Today is Mother's Day. It is also the first day of Williams Syndrome Awareness week. If you would have asked me last year what Williams syndrome (WS) was, I... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Mother's Day and I Had an Egg for Breakfast

  

  This is a picture of Baby J and Bean. My sons. Because of them, I get to celebrate Mother's Day as, well, a mother.How did I celebrate? Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Drama

  

  I made a quick run to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's last night and this is what I came home to:Baby J was passed out on the couch. That never happens. He's not... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Can Do

  

  Lately, I've been stalking my mailbox waiting for Bean's medical assistance approval/denial letter to arrive. It didn't come today. Instead, I received the... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It Saved My Life

  

  I would not have survived the first year of Bean's life without babywearing.He was exceptionally irritable and cried constantly. Every time I tried to put him... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Genetics Update

  

  Bean had his first genetics follow up today following his Williams syndrome diagnosis. The appointment was scheduled for 9:30. Unfortunately, Bean likes to slee... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Playdate, Playground and Genetics

  

  Yesterday, Husband was out with his friends for a bachelor party so I loaded up the kids and headed for a play date with my good friend and her two little girls. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Mr. Smartiepants

  

  Baby J had his eyes tested at school yesterday. They're fine. He doesn't need glasses. That didn't stop him from trying his daddy's glasses on yesterday at lunc... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joyful

  

  One of the hallmark characteristics of individuals affected by Williams Syndrome (WS) is a highly social personality. This past weekend, Bean was surrounded by... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• To Nani's House We Went

  

  The boys had a great time visiting with family this past weekend. Here's a few snippets from their adventure.Baby J died Easter eggs with Nani.They played.And... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Bears Repeating

  STOP using the r-word or engaging in activities that could be considered disparaging to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and insist... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Over the River and Through the Woods

  

  Ever since Bean entered our lives, I have dreaded car rides. For the first year of his life, he did nothing but scream in the car. The whole time. Even on... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ideal

  

  The Feminist Breeder is one of my favorite blogs to read. I've been following her for some time now up to and including the live blogging of her home birth... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• He's Back!

  

  Bean is a different baby today. Yes, he still has a cough. Yes, he still sounds like Darth Vader when he breathes without clearing his throat first. Yes, he... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Antibiotics and Imagination

  

  After I got the last little bit of medicine in to Bean on Sunday evening, his croup started to improve. He is still coughing. A lot. But it sounds different.... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Going to Miss This

  

  Before having children, the thought of being a stay-at-home-mom never even crossed my mind. I worked very hard after graduating college to build a career and I... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things Might Be Looking Up

  

  By now, you know that I love watching the boys sleep and I can't get enough low-light, no-flash phone pictures. Sadly, Bean hasn't been giving me much... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• When It Rains...

  

  Earlier this week, we got a taste of spring. Thursday was a beautiful day. It was in the high 60s, so the boys and I went for a nice, long afternoon walk. Baby ... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Say What?!?!

  

  Here's a few recent gems from Baby J to get your weekend off to a fun start!On our walk yesterday:Baby J: That's a car. Is it yellow like a banana? Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION