Have you ever wondered about something you’ve read here but been afraid to ask? Is there anything you’re clamoring to know about Down syndrome or living and working in New york City or suburban New Jersey or Portland, Oregon or tofu or Leo’s school/curriculum or two moms?
Or maybe you’re just wondering which kind of huevos the King of Scrambled Eggs prefers (Trader Joe’s organic cage-free—oops, blew that one).
Whatever your question is, now’s your chance to ask.
And if you're new to this blog, whether by 31 for 21 or another venue, you can also feel free to say hi. I love lurkers. I was one for many years.
I know this isn’t the rockingest, busiest blog ever (I’m looking at you Dooce), but I know (hope? please don't humiliate me!) I have at least a few readers out there who might have a question or two for me.
Come on. Ellie might bite, and Leo may growl, but I won’t. I promise.
5 comments:
1. Does Ellie notice Leo's DS? They are such a cute pair!
2. What's your favorite Subway line? Mine's the 1.
3. If you could have any superpower, what would you pick and why?
4. I just had my first yo gabba gabba experience this weekend, when the NY Times held a kids reading event on campus. I got to hear the song about not biting our friends. How's Ellie's biting thing going?
Do you think it's appropriate if a stranger on the street asks you about Leo's DS? If yes, what form would you prefer the questions take?
I have an acquaintance with a son whom I believe has DS. There's no particular reason I need to know either way--he's a lovely playmate when we run into him at the playground--but I always find myself wondering when we see them. Again, I don't know what would change about our interactions if I knew the answer to the question, and it seems gauche to ask it. What do you think?
How do you do it? No, seriously, you work full (plus) time, have a significant communte, you have two energetic kids, and you still manage to blog and take the kids on wonderful adventures and provide delicious nutrious meals - seriously - How. Do. You. Manage?? Give up the secret!! I have 1 child and a part time job and I feel like I am barely keeping afloat - share your wisdom with the masses!
I'm curious because I have an Ellie, is Ellie's name a nickname - or is Ellie her given name? (My Ellie is formally Ellis).
We have some good friends who have a daughter with DS (she is Leo's age) and I don't want to offend but am interested in how their daughter is doing (just as I am about their son who does not have DS). I feel a little uncomfortable only because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings - do I ask about the DS specifically, or ask generally how she's doing?
In a broader sense, what types of questions do you think are offensive to ask a parent of a child with DS? What do you wish people would ask?
I am actually a lurker. Just found your blog through Girl in a Party Hat, which is a blog I am just so in love with. Glad to find you too. I love reading DS related blogs, i have a family member with DS. She's 16 and amazing and in my opinion, smarter than most people in general. I am also living in suburban NJ and work in the city. I think you're one of the only "local" people I've come across in the blogworld. I look forward to reading about Leo, Ellie and your little family.
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