Hodgepodge of thoughts

I have had SO many things that I have wanted to blog about. I cannot seem to pick one. So I have decided on a "hodgepoge" of topics. I know some people are so confused as to what a Hodgepodge could possible be. It is simple. It is several things thrown together at random to make one main thing. On the days us mom pull all the leftovers out of the fridge and throw together a meal that in no way should go together that's an example of a hodgepodge.

First Topic:

This world takes ALL KINDS OF KINDS to make the world go around. Our magical baby is just one of those lucky "Kinds." we are so blessed to live in a world of difference. If all of us were the same,without "flaws", how could this world be fun? I am forced to face the fact that Elizabeth's "kind" isn't always the welcomed ones. Unfortunately, in this world there are so many of those.

Second Topic:

I have many days that I worry and stress about all of Elizabeth's issues. I worry about weight gain especially. I am lucky she has no major heart defects. I was blessed that all of her intestinal issues have been "fixed." Today I was PROUD that Elizabeth has DS. I smiled as I walked up the porch and looked at Jacob and said these simple words.." Today I'm glad Elizabeth has DS." I know it is a CRAZY statement. I am proud today that our little girl is different. She has brought out heart more joy that I can even type. 

Third Topic:

We have started PT. I am blessed and amazed by the therapist we were given. Elizabeth is doing very well according to her. She complimented us on her abilities. I wanted to swell with pride but I was reminded of my blog : "MAN made parent." We are so excited about all the progress she is making. We are blessed at the abilities God has given us as a family. We were also told of where Elizabeth is on the spectrum. We were told that we will have to push Elizabeth. More tummy time! More Sitting up WITHOUT any support!

Conclusion:

I love this wonderfully crazy life that I have. I am blessed to be presented the opportunities God has afforded me and my family. I guess my main point tonight was the pride I have that my daughter is chosen to be different. It has taken me up till now, I think, to fully come to the realization of what having a DS daughter is. When I was first told I can honestly say I probably would have "fixed" her. But today.... today I couldn't... I wouldn't. I am PROUD. I want to tell all new mommy's how exciting this time is going to be. Maybe I am just on some ridiculous high because things are going in my favor. But tonight... Right now... This second... My family is in the floor with Elizabeth oowwwing and awwwhhing over everything she does. So you ask how I feel.... right now... this second... I feel proud! I guess I really only had one topic I wanted to talk about. And if it was not obvious it was on the love and pride I have for my "Intellectually Challenged" daughter! (By the way the whole time I have wrote this last paragraph my silly husband has stood behind me acting like he is "blogging".  I think that is my sign its time to get off the computer and join the fun in the floor.)