tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post4572162243205507296..comments2023-10-04T06:16:43.865-05:00Comments on The Gardner Groove.....: Argghhh!Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11074894449883719225noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-19231796269331149832006-12-27T03:09:00.000-05:002006-12-27T03:09:00.000-05:00oops! "our family" is gen :Doops! "our family" is gen :DBooMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135719289216837669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-60529789512035935362006-12-27T03:08:00.000-05:002006-12-27T03:08:00.000-05:00Jodie, don't you wish you had a cattle prod someti...Jodie, don't you wish you had a cattle prod sometimes?? Or the chance to tell those rude people the only thing "wrong" with Tyler is that his idiot repellent seems to have worn off?? Seriously, though, you and Brent are gifted with amazing children and the heart and skills to parent them. Just think of all that those silly people are missing out on!! If I find that t-shirt I will be sure to let you know. :DBooMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135719289216837669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-83855583612390112582006-12-26T14:31:00.000-05:002006-12-26T14:31:00.000-05:00Lanna-
You are absolutely right...Tyler is a littl...Lanna-<br />You are absolutely right...Tyler is a little boy who happens to have Down syndrome. He is still, first and foremost, a little boy who loves and plays and smiles and grows and makes us happier than we ever thought possible. :)Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074894449883719225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-59687166940827750672006-12-22T02:57:00.000-05:002006-12-22T02:57:00.000-05:00I read an article recently about autism from the p...I read an article recently about autism from the perspective of a child with autism. The basic message was this: "I am a child. I have autism. My autism does not define me. I have more to offer than just this one special quality. Please do not label me."<br />Reading the article drastically changed my perception of children in general. My nephew is not autistic. He is a child with autism, just as his sister is a child who loves to play soccer and dance. Porter is not a vegetarian. He is my son, who just so happens to not eat meat. His food aversions should not define him, just as Tyler's special needs should not define everything about him. I hope this makes sense.Lannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12232586373031673696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-70778094277329124892006-12-16T23:41:00.000-05:002006-12-16T23:41:00.000-05:00Thanks Alyssa and Colette! Alyssa, it isn't reall...Thanks Alyssa and Colette! Alyssa, it isn't really any different. People are just plain silly sometimes. My friend has two adopted kids, both AA. They get all sorts of comments and she has given me a lot of great come backs! :)Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074894449883719225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-59352638630554961522006-12-16T19:52:00.000-05:002006-12-16T19:52:00.000-05:00Jodie my dear... I feel for you. I think people a...Jodie my dear... I feel for you. I think people are just, ingorant, and silly sometimes. While I know it is a bit different, Marc and I deal with a lot of random/silly/unnecessary comments when we go out as a family and it drives me nuts sometimes! People should think before acting or speaking!!<br /><br />Tyler and Emmalee are amazing kids, and you guys are amazing parents!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721343890984107927.post-68434036033942698302006-12-16T16:38:00.000-05:002006-12-16T16:38:00.000-05:00Jodie and Brent...what a blessing it is that Tyler...Jodie and Brent...what a blessing it is that Tyler has you as parents! They are so cute and so sweet! I am sorry that people can't see the good in all of us and just look at the out of us. It just isn't fair. Love him and protect him the bet you can, that is all we can do. Give him a big hugs and kiss for me, and Emmalee too!Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500503326491706291noreply@blogger.com