I am a working mom, with four children, I have to repeat that to myself at times. (All moms are working, I also work outside the home).
I had planned to post everyday for Down syndrome awareness month. That was my plan. I was excited about it. I thought committing to the challenge would force me to post everyday.
REALITY: By the end of the day, I have to prioritize what gets done and posting on my blog did not make the list. One day turned into two, then three. Then, I just avoided it altogether and hoped no one would notice. (I got a few emails asking where I was) :).
I don't feel guilty. A little disappointed, but not guilty. I wanted to participate in the 31 for 21 campaign to advocate for Kamryn and other children and adults with Down syndrome. But I do advocate, everyday-I had to repeat that to myself several times this month.
Enjoying, laughing. loving and living our life is clearly the strongest form of advocacy. And we do a lot of that! It has been a month full of smiles, joy, celebrations and just life...
Birthday...I am wiser. This was several celebrations. :)
Trip to the Pumpkin Patch.
Our Halloween party.
Soccer.
SIDE NOTE: My girls are defiantly growing up and it is obvious by the names of their teams: Brynn-The Purple Cup Cakes. She was not happy with this name, she preferred the Purple Tigers.
Naomi-Orange Tigers
Jaden-The Dominators
Swimming. (October has been hot!)
Bike ridding.
Enjoying life.
The dinosaur wanted to be Luigi tonight!
To scared to stand with the group.
There was a wolf in the pack.
Pumpkin Patch
Soccer Saturdays
Hot days in the fall
Her hair is soooo long!
This girl has her own style. And I LOVE
that about her.
On our way to the park.
On the way to school.
Show and tell something purple.
The days are full...it's happy chaos around here.
what a beautiful gift life is ..... and you have unwrapped it and found the beauty of it. i continue to be inspired by your mothering and honoured by your friendship xo
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