(The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a story about Hudson, our beloved six year old who just happens to have an extra chromosome.) They say when the cat’s away the mice will play. And last weekend I told you about my adventures in Whitefish Bay over July 4th weekend. While I was away at the wedding,…
They Didn’t Know
If you’re new around here, you might not know that our littlest boy Hudson was born with a surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome in 2010. (Catch up on his birth story here: Can’t Buy This) We were told a lot of information, machine-gun-style in the hospital following Hudson’s birth: mostly what he couldn’t or wouldn’t be…
A Special Place In Heaven
Hello there my friends, I’m out of town for the long weekend. Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend celebrating with friends and family! And that you enjoy A Special Place in Heaven today. I lost a few tears writing it. allie XO If I had a $1 for every time someone said “There’s A Special…
Stalker
Hi friends and a very happy weekend to you! Just last Monday our family returned to the scene of the crime in Stalker: the lovely New Castle Beach in New Castle, NH. The following post recounts my little Hudson’s beach adventure last summer. (Hudson’s six now, has Down syndrome, the youngest of four boys.) We had such…
Saturday Morning Snugglebug Alarm Clock
In the distance, footsteps. Faint, intentional tiny footfalls on stair treads. By the stairs, the hallway door creaks slowly open. I don’t see, only hear. More faltering little steps, coming down the hallway now, making their way towards me. A little someone fumbles clumsily with the knob, the knob to my bedroom door. With great…
Extra Forgiving & Mostly Happy
Sure do hope wherever you are is as beautiful as it is here in New Hampshire today. Seventy degrees, no humidity. Blue sky, singing birds. We’re patiently waiting for the tree leaves to catch up with the rest of spring around here. Extra Forgiving & Mostly Happy It’s been remarked a number of times on our…
Two Words
I witnessed something so incredibly sweet from my breakfast seat at the kitchen counter early this morning. So moving I knew I’d write about it someday. Well, someone beat me to punch line. Stole my thunder. Yeah, someone. My better half. Ha. He was also there in the kitchen this morning. Didn’t just witness it, he…
Busted (Yeah Me)
The gas light was NOT on when I pulled into the driveway last night. But when I turn the ignition key this morning? It is. Go figure. “Impossible” I sputter, cursing evil fairies that siphon in the wee hours. Busted (Yeah Me) by allie taylor Today’s a very special day, no extra time for a fill-up. And…
Embrace the Gift
Did you ever receive a gift you didn’t want? I mean, you really didn’t want or ask for. Did you cry, pitch a fit? Stamp your foot? Scream at deafening decibel: “I don’t want this! I wanted something different”? Well I certainly hope not. That would be most impolite, quite rude. What the bratty little…
