Jodi Patient Expert

Olympia, Washington
I live in Western Washington with one sweet husband, one 20 year old drama queen (DQ), one 17 year... Full Bio
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Stressful Situations by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Kellen had a Special Olympics bowling tournament today. Although his anxiety is much better, there was too much noise, disorganization and commotion for him. He hung in there ... Read on »
Life is Good by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Just a few updates: D.Q ended up moving to the Ukraine instead of Turkmenistan. She arrived today?...or yesterday? and I read in her email this morning that she is safe, warm ... Read on »
D.Q. by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome My daughter D.Q. is leaving for Turkmenistan in a couple of days. Ever heard of it? Me either (up until until a few months ago). She will be gone for a little over two years. ... Read on »
Looking At You by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Hey Kellen, I don't usually like looking at pictures of myself....too many double chins and things...but I noticed something the other day when I was looking at our pictures ... Read on »
Disability Blog Carnival by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome I will be hosting the 57th Disability Blog Carnival here on Thursday, June 10th. The theme will be Family Reunion. Please submit your blogging entries to: reimerreasonblog@aol ... Read on »
Where Everybody Knows Your Name by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome "Be glad there's one place in the world Where Everybody Knows Your Name And they're always glad you came You wanna go where people know People are all the same You w ... Read on »
Weeds by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome After work tonight I went into the backyard to do some planting and weeding. As I was pulling dandelions I thought about how much I despise weeds. Even when they are out of th ... Read on »
Pink by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Sweet Husband and I have been married 23 years this Sunday. This is my reward. Read on »
Duh by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Kellen has this thing for remembering when movies were released. It comes from watching movie trailers at the theatre. At the end they always state the date a new movie will b ... Read on »
Done by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome It's done. As a family we drove this morning through a slight dusting of snow to the courthouse. We arrived early in case it was hard to find where we needed to be. The four ... Read on »
All is Not Lost by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome It appears that I took an extended blog break. No real reason. Things are not bad. Things are not extra good. I've just not felt like I had a lot to say. Lately it's not been ... Read on »
Valentines Day by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Kellen has wanted a cell phone for a couple of years and he finally got one for his birthday in January. Since he got it, he hasn't been using it much, I think his main intere ... Read on »
Obamicon.Me by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome It's always good to find a new timewaster. obamicon.me Read on »
What's New? by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome Kellen is doing well enough that this week we are increasing the time he spends at his employment/transition program through the school district. After his morning work progra ... Read on »
Mr. W by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome This makes you think! Read on »
Nutcrackers in the Mist by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome There is a restaurant near my house which has a seasonal display of nutcrackers on their deck. Every time I drive by, I make a mental note to bring my camera next time, but I ... Read on »
He Has Shoes by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome What do you do when your son's feet are as wide as they are long? It's always been difficult to find shoes that fit Kellen. I usually have great luck in the children's depart ... Read on »
Birthday Recap by Jodi Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Down Syndrome 1. I still haven't found a Wii and I keep getting outbid on Ebay. I've decided to just chill and wait until places get restocked after Christmas. 2. Kellen did get a cell pho ... Read on »