Thanksgiving Surprise

posted May 18, 2009 at 1:25pm

I thought I’d hit all the parenthood milestones, but an hour ago — when Sophie literally puked in my face — I realized there are still some firsts I have yet to experience.

I held her head, both of us dripping with what I think was once stuffing, and thought, “This is love.”

Not to say I didn’t mind, but it just wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Weird, huh?  I surprised myself.

A reminder to be thankful for (relative) good health and close family.

Uh oh. I hear her again. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, and surprise-free.

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Tags: Filed under: health, holidays by Amysilverman

3 Responses to “Thanksgiving Surprise”

  1. Oh Mannnnn…..

  2. I was busy the day after Turkey Day holding my own Sophie’s hair back. Three times. It is love.

  3. oh man…um not fun. hope she’s feeling better. I’ve had to deal with projectile vomit on an airplane while fighting my own morning sickness, but never had my kids vomit in my face….not sure i could handle it!

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Amy Silverman
Amy Silverman has two beautiful daughters, Annabelle and Sophie. Sophie has Down syndrome. These days, Amy divides the world into two groups: the people who adore Sophie, and those who don’t look twice. Amy has to remind herself that once upon a time -- when it came to people who are "different" -- she fell in the latter category. And therein lies the blog... Read more
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