Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy: Pool Party in her Pocket

Monday, August 15, 2011

Pool Party in her Pocket

My sweet mermaid,

Your radiant smiling eyes and constant happy song announce the never-ending party inside you. You are a great friend, an encourager, a seer of all things joyful. You welcome the guests in your life as though opening the gate to an 8 year long bash.

Happy birthday, my girl. I could not be more proud of the strong, powerful, beautiful, witty, kind, smart young lady you are. You have touched and changed so many in just these 8 years. Great things lie ahead...so let's get back in the pool!

I love you,
Mom

4 comments:

Anxious AF said...: Happy birthday Addie!!!! We love you!!; August 15, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Cindy said...: I cannot believe you are 8! You are so old and mature! Congratulations and happy birthday!

Your friend,
Natalie; August 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Myssie@PendletonMarket said...: Happy birthday to the Mermaid!! William and I love the pool party song too! We hope that you enjoyed your birthday!

Love you!
Myssie and her Merman!; August 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM
keepcloser.com said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; September 6, 2011 at 2:33 AM

About Addie

Addie is a default smiler at 9 years old. She was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome at 2.5 years of age. She has had 3 surgeries, has sleep apnea and parasomnias and is functionally non-verbal. Though she has different cognitive machinery than the average 8 year old, through the help of sign, her communication device and a creative teaching team, she holds her own socially and academically in her regular second grade classroom and out the world.

Addie's present plans for the future include becoming an olympic swimmer, riding horses more than once per week, jamming as a drummer and leader of a rock band, meeting Rachel from Signing Times in person, making a guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba in the "cool tricks" segment and winning a golden ticket for a tour of Willy Wonka's factory. But these are subject to change without notice.

About Cate

Cate is a gregarious 13 year old about to enter hight school. She is a kind and thoughtful, generous sprite who also knows how to push buttons. Her confidence and beautiful singing voice have landed her on stage many times through choir, forensics and theater. She recently dazzled us all with a solo in her school musical.

Cate's current plans for the future are to be drama teacher and sign language interpreter, using both to run an inclusive theater. On alternate days, she'd like to be a rock star, actress and assistive technology specialist. We have good reason to believe she has time, passion and talent for all of the above.

Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy

Monday, August 15, 2011

Pool Party in her Pocket

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