Re: 's Homecoming Disaster

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He is a socialite, that ! My goodness! I wish I could meet him! Do you have a pic of him all ready for the dance?

Thanks for sharing!

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-- [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Sounds like you're doing a great job with him! Don't be too hard on him, though; he sounds like a typical boy. He just hasn't matured enough yet to worry about someone else - probably will by Prom.

Shari

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Sounds like a "guy thing" to me! I remember getting ditched for a guy's buddys, wish his mom would have called him out! Also would have been nice if my mom was around to take me home. Maybe by prom time he'll be ready to be a true escort for a date.

ette

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The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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I agree.. and how old is ? 15 ?? I would call him on it..but don't restrict him. Be glad he is not " that " interested in the girls yet. : )

He sounds just like a kid. Maybe not a teen.... but still a kiddo.

Steph

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Sounds like a "guy thing" to me! I remember getting ditched for a guy's buddys, wish his mom would have called him out! Also would have been nice if my mom was around to take me home. Maybe by prom time he'll be ready to be a true escort for a date.

ette

-------------- Original message from " McElwee" : --------------

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Attached is a photo of and his date, and another one of the group of kids that went together...although he ditched them all for the typical kids.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Was his date upset about how things turned out?

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McElwee

Date: 10/26/2008 2:35:27 PM

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Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming

Disaster

The

homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with

his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who

(has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To

protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took

him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own

money.

Her

mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all

went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing

her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We

went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he

introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't

realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They

went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students

kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of

kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to

do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and

started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids

surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was

...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2

songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some

OTHER kids!

I

went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and

he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's

mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home...

will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take

another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He

danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids

from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high

school--'s just no one of them.

,

Mom to 15, DS, Southern California

To succeed in life,

you need three things:

a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.

~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a

Prenatal Diagnosis

http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/

What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosis

http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Her mom said she's fine...I thought she would be devestated, but she apparantly didn't 'get it' that he ditched her...a DS blessing?

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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So cute...what great pictures and great looking kids/young adults!!

Jill

Mom to Mac & Kit

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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How did I miss the pic? ***whine***

Carolyn

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So cute...what great pictures and great looking kids/young adults!!

Jill

Mom to Mac & Kit

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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It was so nice to finally see a face to go with the name. He is one cute guy! I love seeing what the future will hold for Hunter. Thanks for sending and sharing. Even though it was sort of a disaster to me it was a success too because he is not limited.

Patty

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Oh my! LOL Not such out of the norm behavior for young boys, but good job teaching him proper manners!! I agree, could be a much worse problem with regards to the girls. And love the pic! But as the mom of two girls, I am not so sure I liked the hand placement of one of those boys!!! :-0 Carol in ILMom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.VOTE NOBAMA '08Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ http://downsyndromeinfoexchange.blogspot.com/Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusicTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:05:56 AMSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

It was so nice to finally see a face to go with the name. He is one cute guy! I love seeing what the future will hold for Hunter. Thanks for sending and sharing. Even though it was sort of a disaster to me it was a success too because he is not limited.

Patty

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Great pictures!

ette

--------- [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing....and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand/helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--'s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

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Beautiful pictures and is sooooo handsome!!!

I love this pictures and I usually share them with my family, specially the extended family that think I am crazy for thinking that some day will date and even marry if he wishes to. You know those that give you the "Poor thing she does not accept her kid as he is" look, those are first on my list when I have couples with DS getting married, dating living their life.

Thank you for shearing.

Jannette--- Em seg, 27/10/08, McElwee escreveu:

De: McElwee Assunto: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] 's Homecoming DisasterPara: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Data: Segunda-feira, 27 de Outubro de 2008, 2:17

Attached is a photo of and his date, and another one of the group of kids that went together...although he ditched them all for the typical kids.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What'>http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html'>http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] 's Homecoming Disaster

The homecoming dance was last night. was invited to go to dinner first with his friends from the SDC class...he had invited a girl he REALLY likes who (has DS) is kinda shy and attends another high school.

To protect her identity I will change her name to .

invited her and was so excited for her to go to homecoming with him. I took him to order her wrist corsage and he paid the $25.00 from his own money.

Her mom brought her to meet us at the high school for photos before, then we all went to dinner... was very sweet, putting his arm around her, introducing her to everybody. He paid for her dinner too (out of his money)

We went to the dance (I was chaperoning) and they stood in line to get in, he introduced her to a gazillion of the other teens in line...I truly didn't realize HOW many people in this school of 3,300 know him!

They went in and started dancing...and then it happened...the 'typical' students kept coming over and dancing with both of them--boys, girls, groups of kids--at first it was nice, everybody was included..but then decided to do 'his version' of break dancing. So he moved away from and started doing his cartwheel/handstand /helicopter moves. A group of kids surrounded him in a circle and were cheering him on...and there was ...all alone...some girls came over and danced with her for 1 or 2 songs..but they moved on...and had LEFT and went to dance with some OTHER kids!

I went over and told him he could not ditch , she didn't know anybody and he was being rude...he went into the crowd and disappeared.

's mom decided that was tired and decided to just take her home... will be writing a letter of apology today and won't be allowed to take another girl to a dance till Prom....in 3 years.

He danced the rest of the dance with everybody there--and so did the other kids from the SDC class--we have an incredible group of kids at our high school--' s just no one of them.

, Mom to 15, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks ..net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks .net/DDS/ speech.html

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