If everyone had a person with Down Syndrome in their life...

• They would understand that we are all more alike than different - two eyes, two ears, a nose, a mouth, a heart, and a brain.
• they would smile more
• they would be forever blessed to know someone that is going against many odds throughout their life. However, the community of  people who Down Syndrome will keep working, preserving, and promoting acceptance of All those who carry an extra chromosome to those who don't.;
• they would know everyone can be as caring, loving, humorous, and sometimes moody. People with Down Syndrome are people...they have feelings, they laugh, sure they cry sometimes BUT they are not happy all the time. When I talk about my beautiful boy, Anthony, with people I meet throughout the day, some will say, "oh, they are always so happy!" -- c'mon people- we all have our days, and Anthony had a huge meltdown when I took him out of a swimming pool yesterday, and has had many other days where he is mad or sad or just plain exhausted - every one and any one can have a bad day.
• they would probably want to know more about what Down Syndrome is, therefore, more of us would be further educated and it is always good to learn more.

Reasons why I have not blogged....

I meant to but just let my thoughts run out of my brain before I could get them on blog. I am very unlike most writers (or bloggers), you probably all have a set schedule for when you write. I do not. I am too flighty. Even when I try to schedule it in, something comes up that detours me from Blog Street. Admittedly, I am one of those people that seems to talk more about writing than actual writing. I ready about writing yet the most writing I've done is to review books I've read. So, I guess that accounts for some form of writing.

Laziness and lack of organization is the truly one reason that holds me back. If I could just keep inside my head the thoughts I have when I do write, I'd remember, "hey, writing is fun, and it helps keep me centered." Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Plus, I have too many blogs. I'd like to condense down to one and so far so good. After not blogging at all, this is the first stop on the Blogging road and I intend to stay here.

It's not like I don't have anything to blog about. I have TONS of stuff I could write about. My family/kids, my other passions, movies, books, music, and other random things - like this blog in particular. I'd rather just write about whatever I feel passionate about at that moment. There are a lot of parents of children with Down Syndrome who have blogs that seem to be strictly about life with their child who is blessed with the extra chromosome - like my Anthony - He makes a great topic but so do my other kids and other things that come up on any given day. There's a lot to say and I am going to start writing it all down right here.

So stay tuned for more. .... I am not using my noggin very well today. What stay at home mom blogs after school? I am going to hang with my kiddos now and then head out to their last football practice of the season. Peace & Love