21 things about Kennedy

In honor of Down syndrome awareness month, several of my friends have been writing a list of 21 things about their child with Ds. SO here are 21 things about Kennedy... though I bet I could name 2,100!

1. Kennedy is our 3rd child and our 2nd daughter. I had her name picked out from the moment Kassidy was born.

2. Kennedy LOVES macaroni and cheese. She asks for it at least twice a day.

3. Kennedy knows over 100 signs in American Sign Language. Her favorite sign, which she uses frequently with us, is "Pay Attention!"

4. Kennedy's favorite show right now is "Wow Wow Wubzy". She loves to dance and sing with all the songs. Spongebob runs a close second.

5. Kennedy loves dogs (or "Dodies" as she calls them).

6. Kennedy's nickname is Boogie. This started when she was really tiny and had lots of respiratory issues and had lots of... well... boogers! LOL Daddy also calls her "Shorty" a lot.

7. Kennedy has had over 15 surgeries and has spent over 100 days admitted to the hospital. She has not had heart surgery though.

8. Kennedy loves music. She likes to sing, dance and especially bang on a drum. She has pretty good rhythm too!

9. Kennedy is very girly. She loves dresses that twirl and cute shoes. Whenever I show her a new outfit she says "Awww!"

10. Kennedy speaks over 100 words or phrases. Her favorite right now is "WHAT did you say?!" She also speaks fluent "Kenned-ese" which we're hoping she will teach us someday.

11. Kennedy can pretty much talk anyone into playing Groovy Girls with her... even macho men doctors!

12. Whenever someone has an "owie" (or a freckle for that matter), Kennedy will kiss it and make it all better.

13. Kennedy loves to watch Jay Leno... we're not sure why, but she claps and cheers for him every night.

14. Kennedy has the best laugh in the world.

15. Kennedy LOVES her siblings. She gets very excited when Kassidy and Kameron get home from school so she can play with them. She loves to give Keeghan kisses and bring him his toys.

16. Kennedy loves to talk on the phone.

17. Kennedy loves green tea, and is sad that she can't drink it anymore.

18. Kennedy takes medicine better than any child I've ever seen. She even gets excited about it.

19. Kennedy gives the best hugs, she pats you on the back and will kiss your forehead.

20. Kennedy loves to steal people's seats. You stand up, it's your loss.

21. Kennedy is amazing. She's the light of our lives and I can't imagine our world without her.