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Category Archives: Down syndrome
Tell Picasso to stop licking the dog
Timothy did some cooking last week, making both pizza and chocolate chip cookies. He had fun and at times was a little bossy pants — he may look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy, but he directs the troops like General … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Down syndrome
Tagged Chef TRBL, Fingers, Gigi's playhouse, Picasso, Shhhhh, tongue, Yes Prep
8 Comments
Timothy and the Ten Pins
At the birthday party of a classmate, Timothy was enjoying knocking over the bowling pins that were set up on the floor of the gym. I would set them up and Timothy would immediately knock the pins over. Fast forward … Continue reading
Was that Timothy who just ran past the window?
Timothy turned 4 years old last weekend, which he continues to celebrate with a series of tasteful celebrations. We all enjoyed a trip to Indianapolis to celebrate the wedding of Laura’s sister, Mary Ann and her fiancé Fritz, … Continue reading
Bermuda Triangle
Elisabeth got home from India last Friday and walked in her Edina High School graduation on Monday. We’re very proud of her for graduating and getting ready to go to Mount Holyoke College in the Fall. And we’re … Continue reading
Harry the Dirty Dog
As the weather has improved Timothy and I have taken a lot of trips in the jogging stroller. We usually jog through a nature area and I find a good, small stick for his entertainment. T likes to examine … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Doctor, Down syndrome, Sleep
Tagged Books, Code Brown, Giuliano, page turning, Reading, self calm
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Downton syndrome Abbey
Today was World Down Syndrome Day — because Down syndrome features an extra (3rd) of the 21st chromosome, and so 3-21 is Down syndrome day. Anyway, we had planned to celebrate by stopping by a little pizza party over at Gigi’s … Continue reading
Posted in Disabilities, Down syndrome
Tagged Downton Abbey, Gigi's playhouse, Sugar Sugar, winter and road construction
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The Pirate and the Plunge
(Nice of Timothy to include his sister Catherine in his selfie!) This is a big week for our family. Our daughter Elisabeth turned 18 years old today (Happy birthday E!). We’d rather not have Elisa living in India for such a … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Down syndrome, grabbing, Weather
Tagged bath time, birthday, Elisabeth in India, new dog newer tricks, Ouch, Polar Plunge
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The Usual Suspect
Timothy is making more sounds and his favorite word is ‘carrrrrr’, and he says it whenever he sees a car or hears the word spoken. His pronunciation resembles someone from Boston clearing their throat as they say ‘car’ … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, crawling, Down syndrome, Too much advice, walking
Tagged bath time, limnal space
4 Comments
Cheeky monkey
Eating out with Timothy is like a game of speed chess. He makes his move, we respond, our response opens up a new opportunity for him, he counter strikes and we quickly try to put an end to his offensive. … Continue reading