I have never looked back since.
At dawn when Keith was born, I made a decision. When I was pregnant with him, I had asked for a sign regarding my life that had seemingly no direction. … Continue reading
Can I?
From “I can go to school?” to “Can I go to work?” Keith constantly surprises me with his speech development. Every morning, he greets me with a big hug and … Continue reading
“We’re going to Ah Mah’s house for dinner.”
Keith said every word clearly. Very slowly, but he said “for” for the first time. At 11 years and 8 months. And “house” has a clear “s” articulation. This is … Continue reading
Moving Platforms
Moving Platforms Yesterday, I went on a Ropes Course, inadvertently finding myself having to cross first a passage without ropes, except for my safety harness, and then a series of … Continue reading
How Could Anyone
HOW COULD ANYONE For World Down Syndrome Day 2019 When this song by Libby Roderick played for me randomly on my iPhone, I was transported back momentarily to the … Continue reading
“Not joining us. Too bad.”
I love to discover and hear the authentic blossoming of words from Keith. When asked to join us for a family lunch today, he asserted confidently, “Not joining us. Too … Continue reading
“What eat? I buy.”
I must log this down before this moment of preciousness escapes me. Last week when Aunty Amanda came to work with Mommy, Keith was understanding and supporting the significance of … Continue reading
“I don’t like this vegetable.”
I had heaped a pile of cabbage on his plate and he spoke in an amazing full sentence of valid protest, “I don’t like this vegetable.” How could I not … Continue reading
“I think (of) Mommy.”
Keith pointed to his temple and said, “I think”, and he pointed to me and continued, “Mommy”. Because I had been away, and he wanted me to know he had … Continue reading
“I can’t because it is nighttime.”
This is one of the most beautiful sentences I can ever imagine hearing. I had returned from a work trip and it was bedtime. I asked Keith if he would … Continue reading
