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Post by danikins on Nov 7, 2007 7:32:39 GMT -5
I voted too, Can you vote twice? Good Luck. Enjoyed reading it. Kim
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Post by danikins on Nov 8, 2007 20:09:39 GMT -5
I think my ex husband is bad about this. I believe he is still in denial. He has to SELL his family on the idea that Dani will live a completely normal life in her own apartment, have a job and be independent. It is almost like if he does not tell them that, then she will not be accepted because she will not be typically developing or perfect like the other grandkids. It used to make me scream when he would say to them she is normal just like every other child and she will have her own busines one day.
Great dreams--hope they come true. But his family had to be sold on DS. He did not educate them but rather painted a scenario to them that Dani will grow up to be like any other child.
I hope and wish the best for Dani, but I want her to find the things that makes her happy and gives her a feeling of accomplishment. The future is so unknown that I just take it one day at a time and love on her all the time.
Okay....I digress.
But yes, it bothers me when people stare at Dani. I just make sure I catch their eyes and stare back and then give Dani big, kisses, hugs and high fives or pound its.
I am so glad Grandpa came around. You go grandpa. My parents are deceased but would be totally gaga over her. My mom wanted to adopt a young girl who was a ward of the state and mentally challenged. Unfortunately, my mom developed brain cancer and died and my dad just loved all kids. I sure miss them for her.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]Dani- I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 11, 2007 14:49:04 GMT -5
Beautiful, just beautiful. Love her choices too. Happy 16th Laura.
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Post by danikins on Nov 4, 2007 12:09:32 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300][/glow]Has anyone saw the BEE movie? I want to take Dani there for her 5th birthday. Just curious on reviews. She loves movies as long as she has her popcorn, pop and treat. I am taking my newphews and my sister. Keep your fingers crossed her dad will bring her back in time. He never showed much interest in her anyway so she will be back early from his house I hope.
Any help on potty training too. She holds through the night and can sometimes catch her in the morning. With two households it is inconsistent. Her pre-school teacher is right on top of things with me. What a saint.
Happy 5TH BIRTHAY DAY THIS SUNDAY.
[glow=red,2,300]I WILL LOVE YOU 4 EVER AND EVER-MOMMA[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 2, 2007 18:00:33 GMT -5
I will be anxious to hear how it goes. I am resistent to take Dani to live productions because I am sure she will get restless, scream, or act up.
Looking forward to hearing how the Wiggles go... Dani is a big Barney fiend. Yikes..... Thankfully--I don't think there are any live things anymore.
Hope you had fun.
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Post by danikins on Nov 2, 2007 6:47:14 GMT -5
Good morning all, I hope I am not offending anyone. But I found this interesting. I have the most precious nephew who is 11 and has many health challenges. He is very much typically developing but has Arnold Chiari's syndrome. As a result, he has had a few brain decompression surgeries (sp). I firmly feel he will be Dani's guardian one day. Great kid, very smart and fun.
Anyway, his class had a sensitiviy training class one day. One activity they had the kids do, is put a starburst on the top of your tongue and try to talk. It was supposed to emulate how an individual with DS speaks or talks and feels with having a larger or heavier tongue. Well at my other nephew's football game, about 10 of us tried it and we stated talking to each other. Very interesting how we sounded. Just made us more aware and so glad the school is helping the other kids to understand what other kids go through.
Try it and let me know what you think. Eat the candy too. ;D Not that a lot of you don't have any since Halloween. Unfortunately, this was my first year without Dani as her dad had her for Halloween. I was a sad wreck but got her back yesterday. Gosh, I miss that little stinkpot when she is gone.
Kim mom to Dani--[glow=red,2,300]I love you forever and ever[/glow].
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Post by danikins on Nov 2, 2007 17:56:33 GMT -5
yay, yay yay...what a proud happy moment.
Great job Erin and congrats Momma.....
How precious.
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Post by danikins on Nov 2, 2007 7:00:11 GMT -5
Sorry to say, but you gave me a good chuckle. I seriously doubt her will rememeber. But you go girl....Keep celebrating those 13th year anniversary's--with the door locked of course.
Dani walked in many times--but she was only 3.
I imagine, other things will take over his memory and her won't think about it again.
Kim mom to Dani--[glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Oct 25, 2007 6:41:09 GMT -5
We stayed there last year for the National NDSS Buddy Walk. Let me try and think of the hotel. It was very convienient, had a great breakfast and very comfortable. I believe it was around 48th---just a few blocks from Time Square. What part of town would you like to be in? I used to live in NY but that was in a past life--BD--before Dani. Do you want to stay in a certain budget. If you are flying in--we had a terrible experience with our car transfer service. It was more cost effective and less hassle to take private limo's or taxis. I will try and wrack my brain. Have fun. Great place. I used to be a flight attendant and I would recommend La Guardia as it is closest--otherwise EWR is fine . JFK it too far away.
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Post by danikins on Oct 25, 2007 6:35:14 GMT -5
PEFECT---Joy is in love already
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Post by danikins on Oct 25, 2007 6:33:56 GMT -5
Vicki, Yep it is me.... Life sure does change. How is Kyle. Birthdays are coming up fast.
Mollysmomma--thansk for the encouragement. I went to Myspace. Loved it.
Danikins mom, kim
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Post by danikins on Oct 24, 2007 6:09:44 GMT -5
Good Morning Ladies,
You rock. You have given me some good info to go off of.
Thankfully daddy pays CS consistently. He is very concerned about his credit rating.
I will contact my local office and see what happens. I think I will be beyond the resource limit. I would rather get health coverage for her. Daddy pays health insurance so he can write it off and I pay dental and vision.
It is so nice to see familiar names. I will post more with pictures too.
[glow=red,2,300]Dani--my love forever and ever.[/glow]Hugs, Kim
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Post by danikins on Oct 23, 2007 7:08:47 GMT -5
Hello gang, I have been on and off the board for a few years. I have a precious daughter named Danielle who is soon to be 5. Last year her father left us and have subsequently divorced. So, I am a single mom with a beautiful late in life miracle. My question, I do work full time and get child support. Has anyone ever applied for SSI benefits? Or gone through the process? Am curious what it entails. In love forever and ever with Dani. Kim
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Post by danikins on Feb 24, 2008 17:53:36 GMT -5
Great thread.
It is basking in the moments of realizing they know and understand things you do not think they know.
It is secrets in the ear. The kisses on my hand and cheek when she senses I am sad.
It's the wide, ope, run to momma grin and hug when I pick her up from daycare.
It's the fact she is a gift from God and he picke me out of all the mommy's in the world to have the honor of being her mommy.
Of course, we could go on and on.
Kim Mom to Dani 5
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