The only way that I can really describe our last two weeks is that we are careening wildly into October. Think big minivan speeding around the corner, precariously tipped on the two side wheels, while the driver wills the giant piece of machinery to correct itself before it tips.
Yup.
One sick parent, one messy house, two worn out kids, work chaos, meeting chaos, life chaos. Someone send over some chocolate. And wine. Or maybe it’s more time to break out the tequila!!
But what else is new?
Saturday begins Down Syndrome Awareness Month. While the rest of the world goes pink for Breast Cancer, we’ll sport our blue and yellow instead. If you’ve been around for a little while, you know that in October, I participate in the 31 for 21 Blog Challenge. For the past two years, I wrote a post every day in October. This year, I’m taking part again.
In year one, we wrote about 31 things that we learned since we had Tessa. In year two, it was 31 ways to advocate. For year three, I’ll be writing 31 open letters to people who have somehow impacted our life since December of 2013. I’ve been inspired by the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network’s #deardoctor campaign, in which parents are sharing letters that they have written to the individuals who delivered the initial diagnosis of Down syndrome. I’ll be posting one of those as well, along with 30 other letters throughout the month.
I am going to miss someone. I know I will, it’s inevitable and I apologize in advance, whoever you are. Honestly, with this focus, forgetting someone is my biggest fear because I don’t want to hurt any feelings. But this is where my heart is calling me this month. I hope you’ll join us.
Who’s ready for October??
Yo soy La Lay 