Re: what do you say???.....

[Guest guest]

I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same size--BIG

boys!!! When is Liam's b-day?

Jill

Mom to Mac (almost 4!) and Kit (7mths.) both w/Ds

> It's ironic. People always asked me how old Liam was. When I told them

> they'd say, " Oh, he's big for his age. " I'd say, " No, he's average for a

> typical child, but he's very big for a child with down syndrome. " I think

it

> was their way of asking, does he or doesn't he, without coming out and

asking.

>

> He's almost 4, 40 1/2 pounds and 41 inches tall. Now it's more obvious

that

> there's something different because his speech is obviously delayed.

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4)

>

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

[Guest guest]

April 12th--so they're just about 2 weeks apart and just about the same

size--Mac is 39 inches tall and 40 lbs.

Jill

Re: what do you say???.....

> In a message dated 3/23/2002 5:44:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> thrill@... writes:

>

> << I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same

size--BIG

> boys!!! When is Liam's b-day?

> >>

>

> One week from today. When's Mac's?

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4)

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/23/2002 1:12:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,

pderdzinski@... writes:

<< Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I answer

honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! " Now I

know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2 or 3

months, but usually I haven't. >>

It's ironic. People always asked me how old Liam was. When I told them

they'd say, " Oh, he's big for his age. " I'd say, " No, he's average for a

typical child, but he's very big for a child with down syndrome. " I think it

was their way of asking, does he or doesn't he, without coming out and asking.

He's almost 4, 40 1/2 pounds and 41 inches tall. Now it's more obvious that

there's something different because his speech is obviously delayed.

Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/23/2002 5:44:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,

thrill@... writes:

<< I get the same thing--as Mac and Liam are almost exactly the same size--BIG

boys!!! When is Liam's b-day?

>>

One week from today. When's Mac's?

Kathy, Liam's mom (almost 4)

[Guest guest]

Patty,

I think many of us were sensitive to this issue when our kids were babies.

Oh how I wish you all were around back then! Anyway, I encourage staring

but I would say something like " He's cute, isn't he? Thank God he looks

like me and not his father! " ....of course Tim didn't like that, but it made

the other person relaxed and me, too!

what do you say???.....

>

> Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

been thinking about it from time to time....

>

> I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be

warmer sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell,

we'll be going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it,

but I am still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a

question about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your

baby? " If I answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually,

" she's tiny! " Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie,

say she's 2 or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this

situation? I don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the

mood.

>

> The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a

baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly

come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with

the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes

I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I

can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

>

> Does anyone have any input on this subject?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

>

>

> Patty

>

> mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Patty,

When I go out with Micah and people ask me how old he is, I get the

same thing. He is 17 months old and 17 pounds and about 23 inches long. I

usually say, babies with down syndrome usually are small. (He looks about

10-11 months old). Alot of times people will say " Oh he has down syndrome?'

and then I can just say yes or add other comments, such as " isn't he

beautiful? " . I think the more people learn about our wonderful kids, the

better. And by the way, I don't see the syndrome either. I don't think

any of us do!!! I am a proud, happy mother of a beautiful baby boy and that

is what people see and relate to. Just act the same way you did with your

other children when people ask questions. That's what I do because I see no

difference. He's just a baby and so is your beautiful Livi.

Loree

what do you say???.....

Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

been thinking about it from time to time....

I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer

sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be

going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am

still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question

about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I

answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! "

Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2

or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I

don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood.

The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a

baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly

come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with

the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes

I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I

can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

Does anyone have any input on this subject?

Thanks,

Patty

mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

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[Guest guest]

Patty

I have heard the same thing - and still do. When people ask how old

is, she tells them 10. Many times they will say " she is small for her age "

or " she is tiny " . I just agree with them, and say " Yes, she is " .

I play it situation to situation about the DS. Sometimes people will ask me

if she has DS, and I just simply, matter of factly, say " Yes, she does " .

Sometimes people ask more questions, sometimes they don't. I always try to

answer their questions as simply as possible. I have discovered that people

feed off my reaction. If I treat DS just like part of life, just

matter-of-factly, they follow through the same way, asking questions, or

telling me about someone they know that has DS. I really feel that when

they see me treat as a part of everything, it helps them understand

how to treat .

Sharon

Mom to (10, DS) and (6)

what do you say???.....

Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

been thinking about it from time to time....

I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer

sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be

going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am

still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question

about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I

answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! "

Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2

or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I

don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood.

The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a

baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly

come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with

the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes

I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I

can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

Does anyone have any input on this subject?

Thanks,

Patty

mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

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[Guest guest]

I forgot this episode. Recently we were in a grocery store we don't

normally go to. In line, I noticed was staring at a woman. I spoke

to her and said " , don't stare " . She looked at me and said " that lady

stare at me " . I looked over, and she was right, this woman was staring at

, and hadn't quit. I said " You are right, you can keep staring as long

as she stares at you " . The woman turned red and looked away. then

said " I not stare any more " . The man in line behind us thought it was

hilarious, and started talking to us, especially . He then thanked

for making his day happy. She told him " You welcome, I do it again " .

Sharon

Mom to (10, DS) and (6)

what do you say???.....

>

>

>

> Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

> been thinking about it from time to time....

>

> I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be

warmer

> sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll

be

> going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am

> still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a

question

> about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I

> answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's

tiny! "

> Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2

> or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation?

I

> don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood.

>

> The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

> people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or

a

> baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes

matter-of-factly

> come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air

with

> the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes

> I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know

I

> can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

>

> Does anyone have any input on this subject?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

>

>

> Patty

>

> mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Having twins, with one noticeably larger than the other, I often get asked

" how old are your boys?' " I then answer, they are both 5, and I get some

strange looks. Mostly disbelief, like at restaurants where kids under a

certain age eat for free. There is about a 12 pound difference, and about 6

inches (depending on each one's growth spurt!). I just explain that Austin

has Down Syndrome, and Dakota doesn't, so his growth is slower than his

brothers. But I usually throw in that Austin works that to his advantage in

every possible way he can...LOL

Beth

[Guest guest]

<<He then thanked

for making his day happy. She told him " You welcome, I do it again " .

Sharon

Mom to (10, DS) and (6)>>

LOL sounds like quite a character! hehe

Gail

[Guest guest]

Good answer Sharon. So many people fail to see the innocent preciousness of

our children. The man in line behind you did, and I'm sure, did make

his day. Good for laura!!

what do you say???.....

> >

> >

> >

> > Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

> > been thinking about it from time to time....

> >

> > I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be

> warmer

> > sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell,

we'll

> be

> > going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I

am

> > still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a

> question

> > about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If

I

> > answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's

> tiny! "

> > Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's

2

> > or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this

situation?

> I

> > don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood.

> >

> > The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

> > people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube,

or

> a

> > baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes

> matter-of-factly

> > come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air

> with

> > the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or

sometimes

> > I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I

know

> I

> > can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

> >

> > Does anyone have any input on this subject?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Patty

> >

> > mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

[Guest guest]

Patty, We were just talking about this subject at our mom's night out. We

have all been asked how old our children are and when we tell them 14 mo. or

whatever. The next question is always, I'll bet she's walking everywhere.

Any time anyone puts me in a situation like that I just say " She has Down

Syndrome so she'll be a little slower, but she'll do it. " I always act

really positive and show everyone how much I love her.I will even throw in a

new trick that she just learned. I like to clear the air though. If the

conversation would ever lean toward a person wondering-I just tell them,

always with a smile. There is nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of. We

have the most wonderful kids. Myah is my first and I often joke about

having all of my children's chromosomes altered!!

Take Care,

, Mom to Myah 14 months (DS)

what do you say???.....

Hey everyone, I have a question, I'm not sure how to word this, but I've

been thinking about it from time to time....

I don't take Olivia out very much, but now that I expect it SHOULD be warmer

sometime soon (!!), and she will hopefully not be sick for a spell, we'll be

going places - my 3 small kids. Time to time I've come across it, but I am

still wondering at times what to say to people who comment or ask a question

about Olivia. Usually the first question is, " How old is your baby? " If I

answer honestly, and say 8 months, the next thing is usually, " she's tiny! "

Now I know if I want to avoid further discussion, I could lie, say she's 2

or 3 months, but usually I haven't. What have you done in this situation? I

don't mind discussing her at all, but sometimes I'm not in the mood.

The other thing is, when I've taken her out, I am not sure sometimes if

people are looking at her because she's a baby, or a baby with a gtube, or a

baby with DS. If I am in a talkative mood, I will sometimes matter-of-factly

come out and say it myself, thinking that it should just clear the air with

the other mom I'm sitting next to at a play place or whoever. Or sometimes

I'll ask, as they're commenting, " can you tell she has DS? " because I know I

can't always see it - I just see my beautiful Livi.

Does anyone have any input on this subject?

Thanks,

Patty

mom to (17), (5), (2 3/4) & Olivia, (8 mos: ds)

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/23/02 8:14:44 PM Central Standard Time,

cooperhi@... writes:

> I don't feel it is my duty

> or other people's right to have an explanation. Being

> with my child, loving her, treating her with respect

> as a person and being proud of her is lesson enough

> for anyone who happens to be watching. We don't have

> to explain our children with DS anymore than we have

> to explain why we might limp or have a broken arm. It

> is our children's right to live in the world and not

> have to be explained or identified to or by everyone

> else. This is strictly my opinion and my decision and

> everyone has to live by what feels right for them and

> I am sure you are doing a great job with your

> daughter.

>

I agree completely. Anyone who observes and I together for 5

minutes, and they should wait at least that long, can see how he is treated

with respect and dignity and love, and they don't need any more than that.

He has always been introduced (from the time he was very small) as MY

SON, no explanations. If they recognize the DS, fine, if they don't that's

fine too. Jessie

[Guest guest]

I'd answer what you feel comfortable answering, without resorting to

rudeness. Miss Manners says that best response for a question that really

shouldn't be asked, or for a comment that really shouldn't be made, is

silence. I suppose an " Oh? " is useful in those cases as well -- puts the

ball back in their court to follow up.

You don't owe anyone an explanation for anything about your daughter (or

anything, for that matter). If you feel generous at the moment, go ahead

and answer, but don't feel obliged to if you don't.

CK,

Mom to Ian (2/89),

(9/90),

and Rose (6/94)

[Guest guest]

Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's like

you are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about our

children. I don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't know

anything about DS or know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can send 1

person home from the grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing and cute

wonderful child that you have, maybe they will have a better understanding

of DS and not be " afraid " of it. I know what people are saying about not

having to come up with an answer, but why not? God has given us these

children for a reason and I feel that we need to educate the world about how

wonderful they are.

Re: what do you say???.....

> I'd answer what you feel comfortable answering, without resorting to

> rudeness. Miss Manners says that best response for a question that really

> shouldn't be asked, or for a comment that really shouldn't be made, is

> silence. I suppose an " Oh? " is useful in those cases as well -- puts the

> ball back in their court to follow up.

>

> You don't owe anyone an explanation for anything about your daughter (or

> anything, for that matter). If you feel generous at the moment, go ahead

> and answer, but don't feel obliged to if you don't.

>

> CK,

> Mom to Ian (2/89),

> (9/90),

> and Rose (6/94)

>

>

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Patty, i'm sure that's a natural feeling about what to say when someone

is asking about your child. Kyrell is the 2nd of my 3 children. He has DS and

is the first and only person i know with ds.So when he was young i thought of

how i should respond to people when they ask about him. I wasn't sure if i

was going to come right out and say he had ds or just wait until people

ask.But really just like your other kids, each child is different. There are

some kids small for their age and some kids that are big for their age. I'm

sure not everyone is asking about your child because they see something

different. I agree with the person who responded by saying we need to teach

the world about our little angels.Let them know everything is alright and you

are a proud mom to a beautiful baby.I don't feel you have to give extra

explanation when someone says your child is small for his/her age besides yes

he/she is.If the person was referring to one of your other kids you would

just leave it at that. Feel comfortable when people look at your child. I

just wanted you to know i was once there also and i do understand what you

are saying. You are blessed and your little angel is blessed also. Don't let

others get to you.You know you have a blessing.I think everyone who responded

to this post gave excellent views.I hope we made things easier.

[Guest guest]

Patty

In the early months of my daughter Nina's life I

always felt that I needed to give more information -

as if everyone was waiting or expecting me to say

more. Now if someone asks how old she is I say -

she's 2 which she is. If they say she is small or

tiny I say - yes she is. Sometimes when I feel the

time is right to discuss things further I do that.

Otherwise I let it drop. I don't feel it is my duty

or other people's right to have an explanation. Being

with my child, loving her, treating her with respect

as a person and being proud of her is lesson enough

for anyone who happens to be watching. We don't have

to explain our children with DS anymore than we have

to explain why we might limp or have a broken arm. It

is our children's right to live in the world and not

have to be explained or identified to or by everyone

else. This is strictly my opinion and my decision and

everyone has to live by what feels right for them and

I am sure you are doing a great job with your

daughter.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yes , i agree with you. I too had never been around anyone w/DS

before my blessing was born. And I do think she is wonderful. My

is only 3 months old, but already it has gotten easier to talk about her

DS with others. At first I didn't think I would ever be able to talk to

anyone about it without crying. But I got past that quickly, thanks to

's charming personality. What is there to cry about? I thank God

she has had no health issues. My heart goes out to those with heart

issues and other health problems. That would be much harder to deal

with. I wrote a post to another list soon after 's birth asking

for advice on sharing the diagnosis. I must say I felt like some of

these people were gonna take my head off with their replys. They were

very definately very defensive and saying how they owed nobody any

explainations. They made me feel guilty for asking. And I wasn't even

referring to strangers, but family & friends. I have since found my own

way of sharing. Anyway, I am glad to see the upbeat & encouraging

responses to this original post. When I first read it I almost sent a

private email to her to tell her to brace herself for the responses, but

I decided to just wait & see. You guys didn't let me down. You're the best!

Hope

Spilious wrote:

> Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's

> like

> you are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about our

> children. I don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't know

> anything about DS or know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can

> send 1

> person home from the grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing

> and cute

> wonderful child that you have, maybe they will have a better understanding

> of DS and not be " afraid " of it. I know what people are saying about not

> having to come up with an answer, but why not? God has given us these

> children for a reason and I feel that we need to educate the world

> about how

> wonderful they are.

>

>

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Patty, My thought is that if you ignore people and don't respond, it's likeyou

are ashamed. We are the best educators to the public about ourchildren. I

don't know about you, but before I had Myah I didn't knowanything about DS or

know anyone who did.-think about it. If you can send 1person home from the

grocery, or where ever knowing what a blessing and cutewonderful child that you

have, maybe they will have a better understandingof DS and not be " afraid " of

it. I know what people are saying about nothaving to come up with an answer,

but why not? God has given us thesechildren for a reason and I feel that we

need to educate the world about howwonderful they are.

I agree, . I always try to remember that a person is

forming an opinion about Olivia right there, as they ask and I answer.

Patty

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Okay. So, the next time someone asks aquestion or makes a statement, I will be

think of this episode of yours, and be thankful they're not just staring!!

Good for your little girl!!

Thanks, Patty

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[Guest guest]

>>My thought is that if you ignore people and don't

respond, it's likeyou are ashamed.<<

Well I don't agree with that statement but I do think

that not responding when someone asks you a question

is rude. If the question is rude then I address their

attitude - otherwise I simply answer the question.

Answering questions is okay. But sometimes you just

want to *BE* and we have that right to just exist in

the world like everyone else. I just don't like it

when people expect me to explain. Maybe it is the

expectation part. But for the most part everyone I

have ever encountered is kind and courteous. I

certainly don't advocate being rude and I don't think

that is what anyone meant. In the beginning sometimes

I felt like I needed to tell everyone we came across

who thought they were looking at a typical newborn and

making comments about what she would be doing - " she's

going to be a heartbreaker " " won't be long till she's

up and running " , etc. Now I don't feel that way is

all.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

heres one i will never forget. i was so proud of myself!!

we were at wendys eating like any other normal family and this " women " would

not stop staring at ben. no matter what we did (smile, stare back) she

continued. so i got a little fed up and went over to her and said " excuse me

but do we know you?, she stated she did not know us and i said well the way

you were constantly staring at us i figured you must know us. didnt take her

long to get outta dodge (or should i say wendys). another one i use whenever

ben tells me someone is staring at him, i always say (kinda loud) they must

think you are really cute or something to that nature. this usually works

too. not really mean but more positive for ben to hear from me.

kerrie mom to ben 17 ds and alex 14 nda

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/28/2002 9:32:33 AM Central Standard Time,

kbear0401@... writes:

> heres one i will never forget. i was so proud of myself!!

>

> we were at wendys eating like any other normal family and this " women "

> would

> not stop staring at ben. no matter what we did (smile, stare back) she

> continued. so i got a little fed up and went over to her and said " excuse

> me

> but do we know you?, she stated she did not know us and i said well the way

> you were constantly staring at us i figured you must know us. didnt take

> her

> long to get outta dodge (or should i say wendys). another one i use

> whenever

> ben tells me someone is staring at him, i always say (kinda loud) they must

> think you are really cute or something to that nature. this usually works

> too. not really mean but more positive for ben to hear from me.

>

> kerrie mom to ben 17 ds and alex 14 nda

Hi

We just had a staring incident.....happens a lot with kids but this was an

older lady this time. I don't usually have a problem with folks who

stare......I try to take it in the positive, like someone is admiring my

daughter.

I had a meeting at Sara's school and checked her out afterwards. Sara's on a

strong dose of steroid right now and the side effects are nerve wrecking, she

would have gotten into major trouble if I let her stay all day in school lol.

Well, I had to stop at Krogers on the way home and for 2 isles we had this

lady staring. I figured she was thinking boy how sassy this little girl is

since that's what Sara was doing. Finally we came basket to basket and she

told me that my daughter was great heehee I tried to explain to her that

she's on a medicine that is causing some weird effects but she didn't see

anything wrong with Sara. She told me that for years her best friend was a

woman with DS, she was a neighbor and had to move away with her family. I was

like ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. She told me that she really misses her and that Sara

reminds her of this woman............she must have been a sassy lady lol The

only down thing was Sara was a bit rude to this lady, told her to stop

talking to her Mom, that she was a stranger. Ugggggg Sara doesn't know a

stranger because she introduces herself to everyone and gets their

names......hence not a stranger anymore. So she had to be under the influence

of this drug.

I think my sisters might be classified as starers lol I get phone calls all

of the time especially from the one in PA who tells me she met this family or

that one. Heehee she's not bashful and will go up introduce herself. Sooooo

many of our " starers " just know someone or have had someone with DS touch

their lives

Kathy mom to Sara 10.......the staring and the whispering gets on my nerves,

I want to see smiles

[Guest guest]

Lately, Nic has been especially " active " (to put it nicely). yesterday in the

post office, he was just plain out of control. He actually ran out two sets of

doors and was heading for the parking lot. I was at the window at the time and

just dropped everything and ran after him. I really thought the doors were too

heavy for him to push open but I was wrong. Anyway , everyone was looking (you

know the routine) so I just said " He's a 2 year old in a 5 year old body " .

Di

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/28/02 12:11:30 PM Central Standard Time,

leslie-kerrigan@... writes:

> ... she ran past over 20 people, and not one person thought

> to stop her (and they saw, because they were all glaring at me with that

> " bad parent " look!)

reminds me of the time at the playground when I went down a slide thinking

was right behind me. I get to the bottom to realize he isn't just as a

kid is yelling that he is on top of the slide cover a good 10 feet above the

ground.

I sprint to the top of the play structure careful not to spook in my

terror. I pass a Dad standing not 3 feet from him. Would he have actually

stood there and let him fall? I wonder about some people.

Karyn