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SSDD

Hey, guess what, there's snow on the ground. That's right. It's still there. You wanna here the super fab fun part? 10-20 more inches coming this afternoon. Yay! So, now A will officially be covered with snow when she ventures outside. Not that we've gone outside since Sunday. Stella is too short and doesn't have a snow suit and, honestly, I don't want to deal with both kids out in this mess. I did head out to the grocery store last night. So, I guess I've had some fresh air. We needed more milk, fruit and Stella food.

Look, I'm willing to endure this. All I want is a 60 degree day (how's about Friday) to get rid of some of this muck.

This is just not right.

We do *not* live in an area where we should get 20" snow storms. We definitely don't live in an area where we should get more than one 20"+ snow storm in a year. Alas, we just dug out from a 32 incher. That's right, thirty two inches! Oh, and did I mention, there was on top of a 20" snow storm already this year, plus an 8 incher on last Tuesday night. Plus we have had a little here and there coupla inchers. And, guess what, there'a winter storm watch in effect for this Tuesday night. 5+ more inches. Well, at least Aud is enjoying it.

With her little playground.

Snowblown Sidewalk {thank God for kindly neighbor~folk}

Our Snowy House

Side View

A-top Mt. Snowy

I'm okay with this snow. Really I am. I just wish we could have school. We haven't had school since January 27th. That Friday and the following Monday were teacher workdays. Then the snow on Tuesday night. No school tomorrow. Snow forecasted for this Tuesday night. It's not looking good here, people. It's not looking good.

Some Things to Consider.

Just in case you wonder why I feel so strongly about the eradication of the "R" word from our vernacular, here's a post by a follow mom of a child with Ds. She says, much more clearly than I ever have, the way this word affects us:

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And in case you think I, or others like me, are being overly sensitive to this word, here's a montage of clips from TV and movies showing how often this word is bantered about.


In case you didn't take the above clip to heart...in case you think, well, they just found the few times the "R" word was used and made a montage, I ask you to put it in the back of your mind, just for a week. Watch a few movies. Watch your regular TV programs. Be aware. Pretend like it's a personal affront to someone you love. Someone who grew in your own body. Then make your decision. Are we overly sensitive? Or is this word used all the time?

Finally, this is a clip of a newcaster who has a brother who happens to have Ds.


Now, you decide. Do we carry on the way we always have? Do we fight for the use of this word that is so offensive to people with intellectual disabilities and their families (ala Rush Limbaugh)? Or do we respect what is being said and give it up. Seriously. Why are people fighting to use this word? I just don't get it. As Rob Johnson said, is just makes you look stupid and common.

Those Eyes.

I know I am totally biased, but I think Audrey has the best eyes.

Photographed doing her favorite thing...EATING!

Smiley.

This is Stella's go to face when the camera comes out. She's such a little ham!

Cheese!

and Mega Cheese.

My Big Helper Girl

Audrey really loves to feed Stella. And Stella seems to do better with taking food from Sissy. She's more willing to try different tastes and textures. So, today at lunch I told Aud, "Have at it".

I trust my Sissy.

Even if she is silly.
Really silly.

And she knows it.

Just look at that face.