Reflection

Next week Brady turns 1!! Many people have asked us if time flew by and I say "yes and no." In the beginning we were desperate for the year marker to come and GO because of all the health issues related to Brady's age. The waiting and holding our breath made time creep by. On the other hand since Brady has had a few healthy months, and things seem to be improving greatly, time has zipped past us. He has seemingly changed from a baby into a little boy overnight. I swear he'll be shaving soon.

This past year has definitely had its ups and downs (no pun intended). Many parents of children with DS say that if you make it through the first year you are golden. I would like to upgrade that to platinum. Brady has enriched our lives. He has warmed multiple hearts with his smile and expressive face.

I didn't know what to expect when I became a parent and I really didn't know what to do when I found out Brady had DS. Over the last year the answer became so simple and apparent; Love him and everything else will fall in place.

My hopes for the next year aren't too complicated; I hope he crawls, I hope he walks, I hope he talks/signs and I hope he continues to thrive. A list not uncommon for many parents. Brady's hopes for the next year; a bigger bed, more ladies, later bedtime and a couple of teeth so he can ditch the puree crap.