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LinMac

Robert went to primary main stream school last September with support for an aide.
There are 27 other boys in the class with him. He is doing better than we could ever have hoped.

To day he went to his friend Adams 5th Birthday Party. It was the first official party invite he's had! It was held at a fun and fitness place. Your know the kind...play first then food and cake!

I must admit I was a bit anxious.....hoping he'd have fun and he'd be able for the two hours of play! The place was very noisy and there were loads of parties going on at the same time!

But that was no problem to Robert.....he saw the balls and he was off!

I was truly amazed at how well he did at the play, the food and finally leaving.
I could also see other moms looking at how well Robert was doing!

I was so surprised at how like his peer he is....just a wee boy having fun at at party!
Since Robert was born I worried if he'd ever be invited to a birthday party!
And to my delight that day has come and gone for him.

I am so grateful to Adam and his folks for inviting Robert to be a part of Adams birthday!

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)

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AliMama · Posted: January 30 2010, 11:41 AM Post subject:

How exciting! Very Happy

I'm so glad he was invited and that everything went well for him! Good job Robert!

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-09

~Ben'smum~ · Posted: January 30 2010, 12:18 PM Post subject:

Thats great that Robert was treated normal like the other kids. And it was nice of the parent to not shy away from him because of his DS. Very Happy

Here's to many more party invites! Very Happy

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Karen- Mum to the world's cutest baby!! Very Happy

Ben

Karien · Posted: January 30 2010, 2:57 PM Post subject:

I'm so glad for you and Robert. Great for him behaving in such a good way.

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Mom to Ewald (16), Eduan (13), Alvin (9) and KALLEN

mary c · Posted: January 30 2010, 3:25 PM Post subject:

I bet it's just the first of many parties Robert will be invited to. Glad to hear that he had such a good time!

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Mary
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marlene · Posted: January 30 2010, 10:27 PM Post subject:

That is AWESOME Linda!!!!! Great story! Very Happy

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

laurnadunne · Posted: January 30 2010, 10:58 PM Post subject:

How AWESOME Very Happy

I have had the same fears for Kylie, now this story gives me hope! Thank you for sharing!

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Ashley Kathleen (6-2-02)
Kylie Ann (4-13-09)

jooniper · Posted: January 31 2010, 12:56 AM Post subject:

YEA!!

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lespring · Posted: January 31 2010, 1:38 AM Post subject:

What a FANTASTIC post to read tonight! LOVE IT!!!!

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mom2marty3 · Posted: January 31 2010, 6:50 AM Post subject:

may this be the first of many parties to come Very Happy

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eli'smommy · Posted: January 31 2010, 1:21 PM Post subject:

That is wonderful! Sounds like it was a good time for the both of you.

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Melissa
Elijah 4
Gavin 8 months

AMTJmom · Posted: January 31 2010, 3:30 PM Post subject:

That's terrific! So glad he had a good time. Very Happy

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Julie - wife to Allan (5-90),mom to Andrew (6-93), Madelyn (3-96), Tyler (11-98 ), Jackson (ds 10-27-06), and adopting Dashlyn! (ds 3-21-08 )

Tmjones · Posted: February 06 2010, 8:34 PM Post subject:

that is awesome

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maziebaby · Posted: February 06 2010, 11:18 PM Post subject:

How exciting for you guys!!! so happy it was fun!! I look forward to the day Mazie goes to her first friends birthday party too. The little things in life can bring so much joy and relief at the same time. Very Happy

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Lisa Wife to Glenn Mom to Johnathan 24 Allison 21 Chad 15 Greta 14 Sarah 12 Jennifer 9 and Mazie 6 (DS/ vsd repair 8/03)

rlstewart · Posted: February 07 2010, 9:33 AM Post subject:

That's great! I'm so happy Robert had a good time. I'm sure he will have a great time at many more parties to come.
I must admit that I fear Henry will never be invited for a play date (other than a DS playgroup) or a party. Your post makes me a little more optimistic.

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Racheal
mom to Henry (01/06), Ramona (06/08), and Cora (2/10)

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Don't definate my character
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