Born Just Right » february10

I always said my girl is able…

NerdyMom — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:32:54 +0000

…And Aimee Mullins says wonderful things about her experience as a person born with a limb difference. I truly believe each person brings incredible things to the world… and a challenge just helps you learn about your abilities even earlier in life. Thanks to Barbara from TherExtras for sharing this link with me:

So Thankful

NerdyMom — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:23:29 +0000

I’m heading out of the country for a vacation – but I wanted to take a moment to remember my Aunt Jan. She passed away this morning after battling ovarian cancer for more than ten years. Ten years? What an amazing woman. She fought and fought and beat it a few times. But there was never a time when she allowed it to take her down. She was positive and got everything she could out of life. I’m so lucky she was able to spend time with my kids. I’m especially lucky to have grown up with her as an influence.I will miss her so much. But I’m so thankful she isn’t in pain anymore. My Uncle Chuck was an amazing rock to be with her through it all.

I love you Aunt Jan!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

NerdyMom — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:37:06 +0000

So busy

NerdyMom — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:22:24 +0000

We are so busy lately… Add in some very long days at work and I haven’t been able to blog enough lately.

The good news? Jordan is doing well. She’s starting to write her name, she’s getting better at drawing (you can actually understand the shapes and people in her drawings) and she’s starting to really listen at dance. The terrible fours are either getting under control or I’m just getting used to it.

Party animal

NerdyMom — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:38:09 +0000

Sure Jordan is a little young to party all the time… but she did get a chance to go to two different birthday parties over the weekend. She had a blast… But in one of the parties I watched a little girl staring at Jordan and clearly wanted to reach out and touch her arm without permission. I guess I just happened to look over at her and she had this look like she was in trouble… Her mom must have caught the interaction because she went over to her daughter and started whispering to her. I felt the need to interrupt and introduce her to Jordan (they had never met before). We talked about how Jordan was born with one hand and she can do everything she wants to do. Jordan just nodded her head. We talked about her helper arm and Jordan actually added in the conversation about her bike hand and how it helps her ride a bike. (I was so thrilled she joined in on the conversation)

So there was just one little thing that made me think that maybe I shouldn’t have interrupted the whispering mom and daughter. Every time I said something to explain what’s going on with Jordan the mom would interrupt me by saying, “That’s what I told her.” I wasn’t sure if it was to tell me how I should leave the conversation… so I just kept talking.

I’ve recently noticed Jordan taking a stand in public areas and asking people not to touch her arm. If it’s a child I know I’ll ask him or her to be sure to ask permission before touching Jordan. When a child asks, Jordan usually says no. And she has every right to say no. I can only imagine how annoying that can be for her.