Proud Mom Moment

Last night we went to a picnic at Zach's school. It was nice to have time to sit and chat with his teacher and one of his aides. It warms my heart to see the relationship they have with him and experience the love they obviously feel for my boy. They are such a huge part of Zach's life and I was glad to be able to talk with them in a relaxed setting. Since I don't get to do the drop offs and pick up's because of work I rarely get a chance to talk with them face to face. Emails and notes back and forth in his backpack can only do so much.

Anyway... on to the proud moment...

His aide says to Chris and I "He is the smartest kid with Down syndrome that I have ever met. And I have worked with a lot".

Can I get an "Awwww"....Or how about a "Hell Yes!"

I could tell she was completely sincere. Like she was saying "this kid is going to do big things, no doubt about it". (For the record... that was not a direct quote from her.. that was just what her facial expressions would have said had they been able to talk)

I have always known my kid was brilliant but I also have limited experience with individuals with Down syndrome so it is hard to know where he falls in comparison. Not that you should ever compare kids but... you know what I mean?

Here is a picture of him from last night working really hard at the hula hoop.