When she was only 4 days old, we went to the store close to our house, everyone kept stopping to see her, EVERYONE...it was kinda weird at first, but then we saw the joy that she brought in everyone and we welcomed it. She has always had an interest in people. She has NEVER been shy or afraid. Through out toddlerhood, she would always bring smiles to peoples faces, she would talk to people like an adult talks to another adult and we were constantly being told how she is so comfortable and enjoyable to be around. She is really artsy and senstive, and we just love her personality. Don't get me wrong, she is HIGH energy, but, I think a lot of that stems from how bright of a light she is.
Autism. I swear, she knows more about this than me. She understands it, knows her brother is not retarted, not slow, or even disabled. She pushes him to try his hardest, she is his best therapist, let me tell you what. She is proud when he accomplishes a task that he has been working so hard at. She stands up for him when others are mean. She is not embarassed by or even put off by his challenges, rather, laughs it off by saying in a cute voice "TRISTAN!!!! You silly bubbub." 
We continue to watch her change and grow into a completely amazing person. From the time she said DADA to Shannon at 3 months, to these very deep conversations that we find ourselves having, we are excited to see what she will come up with next. She is definitely wiser than most adults I know, ok, and cuter too!
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She is amazing. I love reading about all the things she says and does!!
Okay Jenn, Now it's my turn to stalk you! I just read through a ton of your blogs and wow. Can I say how beautiful your family is! I love how open and honest you are in these blogs, this is how I like to read blogs.. Not edited to be PC, but the real true people who are writing them. This blog brought tears to my eyes, it reminded me so much of my little girl. She's only 19 months now, but for the short life she has had she has always stopped traffic in stores and and even drive thru's!! People love her and I love that. I love that a little girl, that they don't know can bring someone a smile even for just a few minutes. Your little one has done that for me today. Thanks for stoppin by my blog. I'm sure I'll be back ;)
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