This year was our first World Down Syndrome Day! I have to admit, I had never even heard of a Down syndrome day until recently. I can't believe how supportive everyone was. So many people helped spread the
word by reposting information or pictures. Thursday I showed someone I had never met before a picture of Landree. I had taken the picture that morning and she had already seen it on facebook! That was pretty funny. Landree is a lucky girl to have so many
people that care about her.
I got the idea to have a t-shirt made for World Down Syndrome Day about two days before the big day. Nothing like waiting til the last minute! This was just our first year. Next year
I'll be more prepared.....I hope. Word travels fast in our family and by the time Thursday rolled around we had ordered 16 shirts.That's awesome! We made Landree a special outfit for her special day. However there are only a few pictures of her wearing it
because she had an accident. Oh well....it was her day so I guess thats ok. lol! Some of the older cousins wore bracelets with Landree's name on them. Other family members, friends and coworkers wore blue and yellow to show their support. I was so proud of
everyone for getting involved and trying to make a difference.
Thursday afternoon I got a text message from Landree's daycare. They sent me a picture of all the kids and teachers holding a banner they made for Landree.
Lots of them were wearing blue or yellow. So sweet! Landree loves her school! We're so thankful they take the time to work with her and use the strategies that the ECI therapists suggest. We had a home visit with ECI on Wednesday and so far she's keeping
up with other "typical' kids her age. I know that wouldn't be the case without the help of ECI and her teachers. Even if she starts to fall behind later, it will really help her that she's had such a good start.
I posted some more pictures on the picture page. Be sure to take a look, and don't forget to send me a picture of how you celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Thanks to everybody for being interested in our journey. PLEASE continue to
spread the word. You might think you're just passing along a cute pic or a silly blog post, but you never know what little thing might change someone's ideas about Down syndrome. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!