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This girl wants it so much! She will be 19 months in a few days and doing all the things at her own unique pace in her unique way. In PT today she got to experience standing and taking steps all on her own. The level of joy we all felt in that moment was incredible! As you can see by Addi’s reaction. 😍👏❤️ #addisonskywayne #starseed #rainbowchild #trisomy8 #physicaltherapy #specialneedsfamily #18monthsold #loveoverfear #youcandoit

We have been extremely grateful to have Addison see Ofer Erez, a masterful movement practitioner. His gifts and skills help Addi greatly. We see a huge improvement after each session series she has with him. Ofer is in Pleasant Hill. If you struggle with body pain and movement limitations he is absolutely worth connecting with. #movementtherapy #addisonskywayne #sugihealth

She brings an abundance of joy in all of these precious moments you see in our photos and yet at times I am hit by waves of sadness. Today at the park I saw a little boy much younger than her waddle around and I felt sad that at 18 months she has yet to sit up on her own. I saw a little girl climbing up the play structure to go down the slide and I felt sad that Addison has not yet built the strength to climb. I know these challenges will all be overcome in perfect timing and I see her strengths so vividly. And I get all kids develop at different rates and not to compare. But on a rare occasion the sadness hits and I feel like she’s missing out on the fun. And then on the next exhale I tune into her light and feel the perfection in this journey. We must continue to focus on our strengths and carve out spaces for joy as we face our challenges. Thank you for being my greatest teacher baby. #processingshadows #addisonskywayne #trisomy8 #specialneedsfamily #starseed #rainbowchild #loveoverfear #chooselove (at Nancy Boyd Park, Martinez)

Her silly faces and laughter bring so much light amongst the chaos. Remember your light. Call it in. Send it out. Don’t give in to the fear. Will you choose love? ❤️ #addisonskywayne #loveoverfear #starseed #rainbowchild #rememberwhoyouare #lightworker

What a journey this girl is on and it has only been 7 months. Addison is so strong, sweet, and pretty easy as babies go. She is requiring a lot more support to come into her physical form. Next week she goes in for her first MRI. If you are the love and light sending type I ask you to please see her surrounded by light, send your positive vibes, blessings and prayers. I will be sending them back to you all. Thank you! Grateful for all the experiences and challenges life presents. It really does take a village. #addisonskywayne

In all honesty, taking on the role of parent is hard. I do not view many things in life as hard anymore. But the way your being is challenged on months of very little sleep, with a body that is not in the shape it used to be, a schedule that has been flipped upside down, feeling about 2 or 3 months behind on life, a ravenous appetite from breastfeeding all day and night, and your baby is fussing with gas to be soothed while the cat cries for food is something else. It's damn hard but then you have a day where you get an extra hour of sleep, baby takes a 3 hour nap, getting rid of a pile of papers that have been sitting for months, fit in a workout, and a face mask then all is well again and I see the light of life coming into balance. Deep breath. #findingmyflow #reallifemoments #beingreal #addisonskywayne