Shawn and I decided to join a nearby gym (nothing like deciding to finally exercise while pregnant). As we were touring, we dropped the kids off in the babysitting area. When I scanned the room, I was so excited to see another little boy about Eon's age with Down syndrome. He was so cute! I asked the attendant about him and she said she thinks he's the youngest of four and that he's 18 mos.
Later, when we picked the kids up, she told me that she pointed me out to the mom who didn't want to interrupt when we were signing up. I hope she sees me there, again, and "makes contact". :) I still think we need a secret handshake or something. Ellie told me that when she put Eon down, he crawled right over to him and they played together.
I know it's silly to get so excited over a chance encounter, but I just never see kids his age with Ds unless we are at a Ds event. It was a momentous occasion. :) I think the attendant was as excited about it as I was.
Cool! I hope you can get a chance to talk to this other mom!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I would feel the same way! Still waiting to see or meet someone Bennett's age that lives near us!
ReplyDeleteI would be excited too! And I agree-- there definitely needs to be a secret handshake =)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. Hope you get a chance to get to know that family.
ReplyDeleteGreat news. That is so much fun. They can be little play buddies. Have fun at the gym.
ReplyDeleteThat is cool. I am worried about developing stalker tendencies!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteoh please, I freak out anytime I see a person with DS. I get SO EXCITED! I picture any one of the kids I know via blogs doing what that person is doing... Seriously, there needs to be a handshake!
ReplyDeleteYou are pregnant and managing to get to the gym. Hmm, I need to get off my butt and head to our Y. Maybe we won't be the only one either ;-)
ReplyDeleteI just came from reading a news article that called Down syndrome a disease.I just wanted to say I thought your comment was perfect. :)
ReplyDeletehad to comment on this one Tara. today I joined the YMCA and as I walked into the daycare I saw a girl with Down Syndrome, and i was like NO WAY! her mom even works in their so let's just say i was a shoe-in for a membership :) love it
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