Spring Break 2013

Parker is such a good baby! We whip him around from state to state on long car rides week after week.  This time, we are in Springboro for spring (more like winter) break to see Nonna, Grandpa, Auntie Mallory, and even a surprise visit from my Godmother "Aunt" Renee!  As exhausting as it is to travel (especially without Matt), it is so worthwhile to see Parker soak up the love from all of the people in our lives.  I love seeing everyone get to know him...from his big, tongue-out morning smiles, to his feisty "I'm hungry!" yells, to his angelic sleepy-eyed stare...I can't get enough!  I am resolving to get better about using Face Time and Skype to keep in touch with everyone, and helping maintain his and our support system.  

Frank-Borkowski Wedding Weekend

We had such a great time at Erin & Peter's wedding!  The bride looked awesome --and so so happy!  Lake Geneva is beautiful in the winter too -we will definitely be returning soon!  I loved reminiscing about old times, thinking back to our childhood in Jersey...and our "perfect" neighborhood that we are all convinced will never be replicated again.  I also enjoyed getting to spend some time with Matt.  I am still not at the point where I "need" a break from Parker, but quality time with Matt without any chores or work in the way was nice.  Parker got to spend the night with his Auntie Morgan...which he of course loved!  We are so lucky to have her close by.  

Congrats Mrs. Borkowski :)

World Down Syndrome Day

Yesterday was World Down Syndrome Day --appropriate, as it was 3/21.  I really thought hard about what that day could and should mean for us.  I noticed some families treat it as a celebration, telling their friends "Happy WDSD" ---I don't think I am quite at the point where I can do that and truly mean it.  I am always willing to celebrate my son and all of the support he has, but I just couldn't bring myself to wish people a "happy" day as if it was a holiday.  For me, this year, I think it was a time of reflection and appreciation.   The last 4 months have been the most incredible and most difficult of my life.  I couldn't help but think of the all-encompassing support we have had from our friends and family.  

So instead of participating in the "crazy socks" for awareness, or wishing people a "happy" day, we went about our day as observers, and spent a little time with our friends Amy and baby Ryan.  For now, that is enough.   Parker is the reason I get up in the morning, though, and his morning smiles are why I never miss sleeping in.  I am here to be his mommy...and that IS cause for celebration.  Maybe next year, I will be more ready to celebrate instead of observe!