Monday, March 21, 2016

World Down Syndrome Day

Wow! What a great day filled with celebrations. Two news crews followed our stories around town. First we began our day night an early! Jordan Grace and I had the best sleep, we went to bed early and woke up at 6:30, yes, AM! Those of you who know me know I'm not a morning person at all, not even a little bit! We began by Taking over MAMALODE's Instagram account to begin our day in the life.

Truth be told, I've secretly always wanted to do "a day in the life" like a celebrity. Today was the perfect day!

I wasn't aware of the first World Down Syndrome Day, I was in LA LA land getting to know our precious Jordan Grace.  I didn't read much about Down Syndrome at all, my focus was truly on my little one, what her personality would be and not comparing her to anyone at all.  I wasn't right or wrong.  Each individual family, sibling, loved one deals with the cards they are dealt in different ways. 

I just have to say this year, we over celebrated, BIG TIME, all day long!  Just to make sure we made the past ones and the future ones count. 

Bringing awareness is my number one priority these days.  The fact that there was an audience and interested parties made our "job" easy.  I quote job, because it's not really a job for us, it's our life.  It's our reality.  How I wish YOU could walk in our shoes.  It's truly a marvelous life, it's truly rewarding and incredible. 

In the future I will write "If I knew then what I know now" so much to say! 

If you are a beautiful pregnant woman expecting your precious one with Down Syndrome reach out to me.  I want you to know and to truly BELIEVE life is a billion times better than what you imagine right now in this moment.  THIS I PROMISE YOU! 









 
 


Friday, March 18, 2016

A Princess Wish

Our book about acceptance and inclusion. A Children's book inspired by our girls is now available for purchase.





"A Princess Wish" was written for all children. It is a book about acceptance, wishes coming true, and awareness. 

My dream is for all children to have friends no matter what their race, color, or ability. 

By writing this book, I hope children grow up knowing that no matter what we look like we are all beautiful in our own way. And we all deserve happiness! 💖

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Laughter is the very best medicine...


It was an interesting month...boy oh boy, thank God baby girls are feeling much better!!!  It's not fun seeing our girls sick and with no energy.  It is however so incredibly amazing  seeing them laughing again...laughter is the best medicine of all.