Saturday Fun

Thanks to a partnership between Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association and the Community Sailing of Colorado, Gilby and Myles had the opportunity to go sailing today! It was a gorgeous fall day, warm and sunny, and although Myles can be challenging in these situations (new environment, unclear expectations, lack of impulse control, lots of room to run(away), etc), making it fairly difficult for the parent that accompanies him, I'm so glad they had this opportunity to try something new as father and son. Gilby said that despite some difficult behaviors, they both had a really good time.

Myles and Brandon, who runs the sailing club including their adaptive sailing division.

 

And while Gilby and Myles were sailing, I took the younger two to meet my mom at a craft fair and then The Littleton Historical Museum right next door. We saw chickens, cows, steers, rams, sheep, pigs, peacocks, turkeys, a mule, the blacksmith working in the shop, and more. Although we've been before, we saw more animals this time than ever, and the kids loved it! Ryker especially was so excited by each animal. A fun day followed by naps for all...

 Ryker picked a tomato from the farm's vegetable garden and proceeded to just eat it like an apple.

Sydney was so brave petting a lot of the animals, which is something I don't think she would have done a year ago. She's growing up...