Today began with a mad dash for an appropriate tee shirt. I was still on my first cup of coffee when Annabelle skidded into the kitchen, on the hunt. I had to explain to Ray what World Down Syndrome Day is. (“You know, like 4/20?”) This was followed by near-tears as Sophie realized that she […]

My dear friend Claire swears that every time she had a fever as a kid, she grew. Claire is quite tall. She might be on to something. I feel the same about Sophie and Disneyland — but not with height. Every time we go, I think Sophie emerges a little smarter, a little more mature. […]