I was ambitious today.

I woke up at 5:15am this morning because my daughter did. Normally I would be able to fall back to sleep for a bit, but today my mind just raced about so many things as I tossed and turned.

I gave up on sleep and got myself out of bed a little while later. Went downstairs and made school lunches and my coffee, as my daughter watched tv and ate the breakfast my husband had made her before he left for work.

When lunches were made, I had some extra time, so I casually drank my coffee and read some more of FOREVER BOY by Kate of Finding Cooper’s Voice. Then I decided to take a shower AND wash my hair so I would be presentable at my son’s kindergarten Field Day today.

I am the parent of a child with disabilities.

But more importantly, I am the PARENT of a CHILD.

Period.

I am a parent just like you.

A parent who wants the best for their child, who will fight for them, who loves them unconditionally – to the moon and back.