Winter Break Begins

This evening begins our winter break! I am beyond excited for two weeks of snuggle time with my boys.  To me, Christmas is a time of giving and all of the awkwardness and warm-fuzzies that go along with it.  I really enjoy watching the kindness that happens between people!  We were SO excited to find Parker sitting up in his crib this morning, patiently waiting for the last day before break to begin.

Today, I witnessed an adult woman shopping at Walgreens.  I tried to resist startling her in her process, but I was so humbled by her independence.  It gave me so much hope! She was shopping around the store for things she needed, checkout out by herself, and double checked her bags to make sure she had everything she needed.  One of the store managers was gracious enough to check on her occasionally and make sure she had everything, like batteries for an appliance she picked up.  

So often, I catch myself holding my breath in these situations.  I am so afraid that one of these times, I will encounter the hate or ignorance I have heard about from members of the DS community.  I always. guiltily, find myself reflecting with surprise that it was a happy and positive experience.  

It was exactly how I needed to start my break!

Here is another warm-fuzzy video of a sweet boy (man!) getting accepted into Clemson's LIFE program.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apvWbDChh7E&edufilter=28DoOm6zbDnJZkHS9nSWaQ