It isn’t often that we are able to load Parker up and go do something fun. But when the opportunities arise, I gotta tell ya, they are sheer magic. Yesterday we took Parker to Farmer Grant’s. Farmer Grant hosts the local Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze for the teeny crowd. Totally stroller friendly. Even more…
Category Archives: Dealing With Public Perceptions
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Grant My Wish, Amy
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun Sunday, Wil was fortunate to be included among a group of local youth to meet and go on stage with Amy Grant. Amy was performing as headliner for a benefit concert to raise money for the building of a Miracle League field here in our city. Amy…
I beg to differ!
**Updated to correct, it was actually Obama that said that “children are relatively inexpensive to insure.” My apologies. I’m not going to turn this into a political post. I even promise to keep it short. It’s not the right forum and it’s not about any one candidates beliefs, I think we’re in trouble either way….
Photographing Your Children ~ Adjust More Than Your Camera Settings
Discovery, which is the heartbeat of good photography, occurs more readily when the photographer relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment. Then there is a greater freshness and purity in what you capture on film. ~~Dennis Stock “…relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment…” is the first step in…
Filtering Friends
Does your child filter your friends? I was thinking about this when considering who to invite to my birthday celebration in a couple of weeks. It’s not going to be a huge party – our house is not that big for one thing – but I don’t have a single close friend who doesn’t get…
A Life Worth Living
I first read the article I’m about to share with you a few days ago. I hesitated for a moment to share it due to it’s obvious religious overtones. But the story is true. The author is sharing memories of his daughter through the eyes of his experiences and daily life. His life just happens…
Talking About Your Child’s Special Needs
Based on this post, many of you asked my thoughts on specific issues. Last week I began writing about the requested topics. Talking to people about your child’s special needs can be difficult. You should always remember that who you talk to and what you say is always your choice. Also remember, talking about it…
Not your average to-do list
I wrote this guest post recently and have been asked several times to repost the list portion. This list is what I wish another person had sit down and explained to all my friends and family….the things I would have told everyone if I’d understood at diagnosis. The things that could have saved friendships and…
Where Is That Invisibility Cloak?
Based on my post of last week, many of you asked my thoughts on dealing with behavior issues, meltdowns in the public eye and when and how to inform other people of your child’s “invisible” special needs. Today I begin writing about those and other topics requested. Comments remain open on that post, and I…
Lada Owner’s Club
This is based on an older blog post of mine, back when I started about 3 years ago. I thought it was worth posting here as in a lot of ways it outlines the foundation of my attitude towards my daughter’s Down’s Syndrome ————- For those who don’t know, a Lada is a car made…