Being Adir's Mom

I have been Adir's mom for 14 years. Every day he surprises me. Since he has Down Syndrome, he is not your average or typical 14 year old, but he is definitely 14.

This became apparent while looking at the Sunday paper's ads this week. He saw Toys R Us...he pointed out his wish list. He wanted to know why he never had the "my first tool set" (geared for 3 or 4 year olds)I pointed out that at 3 not only was he just starting to run, he was then using toys for 1 or 2, by the time he was at the right "developmental milestone" he was tooo big. He also wants to buy suits to impress the girls in his class. He wants to start dating, kissing, etc etc. His hormones of all things are on target. oy vey...

This morning he wanted to wait for the school bus by himself (assert independence). I said for ESE (Exceptional Student Education) students need a parent to wait with them or the parents get in trouble. He shouted at me that "I am NOT ESE!!" over and over. Oh JOY?!? LOL>

Helen