Flashback Friday: Preparing for Preschool

I talk to so many parents about getting ready for new school environments for their kids with limb differences. Since Jordan is almost eight, I’ve really focused on how to prepare for Kindergarten and years after that. But I have older posts here on Born Just Right that talk about Jordan’s experience in preschool. I…

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Last day of preschool

I didn’t think it was possible… and to be honest, I’m being much more emotional about this than I expected. But Miss Jordan is wrapping up preschool today. We took pictures and even shot a little video as we walked into class today. We have a little tradition right before I go to work that…

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A little happy during so much sad

I’m surrounded by stories of sadness and recovery in Joplin, Missouri. I work in a newsroom that is not in Joplin, but close enough that there are so many people in my town who are personally connected to this natural disaster. I am helping coordinate some of the relief efforts through social media and it’s…

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Holiday celebration at school

Jordan and our family had a really busy night last night! First, she got to dress up in a holiday dress and perform with her class before we had a family dinner with everyone in her class. They sang two very cute songs while wearing handmade hand print reindeer hats. Here’s the performance for anyone…

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So much to catch up on.

Here is a picture of Jordan right before she walked into her new school yesterday. She was so excited. I had a new backpack to give her. She spent all morning wearing it and saying: “I’m ready to go to school!” Her first day in the classroom went pretty well. She played with all kinds…

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