Annabelle just wrapped up her 1st quarter of kindergarten!

Although she asks me daily if she "has the day off," I know that somewhere deep down she really loves school. She is always happy when I pick her up and has many stories to share.
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A tradition that I began years ago was to write a 'back to school' letter to each of my children on the eve of their first day of school. My kiddos look forward to it every year.

Here is what I wrote to Annabelle a few weeks ago...

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She did a great job at her graduation which consisted of songs, slideshows, pictures, and a diploma ceremony. While Annabelle is looking ahead to a summer full of dance, t-ball, swimming, and horseback riding lessons, my mind is jumping ahead to kindergarten this fall. So, at the conclusion of the school year, I sat down with Annabelle's preschool teacher, her future kindergarten teacher, and the school's principal. (She attends a small, private school that has never had a student with Down syndrome.)... READ MORE ...

Annabelle has had a good month. Her wheels are always turning, and it is so funny to listen to her answer questions and tell stories. Some of which are very fictional. However, in most cases, she is very capable of answering questions and telling stories appropriately and truthfully. For example, yesterday I asked her what she had for snack at preschool. READ MORE