There has been a lot going on lately and I have been struggling to keep my head above water and as a result the frequency of my writing has decreased. There are a lot of things I could write about and but this morning A Fly Went By. The fly flew by because it was being chased by a fro

The last couple of posts that I have written were fairly heavy; they were the result of a lot that has been weighing on me. Having a child with Down syndrome or any other disability is not easy. At times the extra work and concerns that accompany having a child with a cognitive disabi

Dogs are great for kids with Down syndrome Groundhog Day Have you ever seen the movie that Bill Murray stars in called “Groundhog Day?”  In the movie Murray plays the part of a television weather man sent to cover a town’s unique Groundhog Day celebration.  

Zoo-Phonics Treyton Style The video embedded below depicts the fun that Treyton has brought to our family; the kid is awesome.  It is this type of joy that I want other parents of kids with Down syndrome to see.  There is way too much information out there about the challeng

Having Down syndrome does not mean the kid is boring Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time hanging with Treyton outside.  This is a big deal because of the seasonal nature of my business.  It was only a couple of hours but as you will see Treyton can pack a l