Our sweet Molly was born four years ago with Down syndrome. It wasn’t something my husband and I were expecting it, but our ‘path’ in life suddenly took another direction and what we thought would be a difficult journey has turned into something fantastic, loving and incredibly fun too.

Molly has taught us to see the world in a new way – whether it is the people around us, the way we approach situations or just live our everyday life. She has inspired us. Besides Molly’s diagnosis with Down syndrome, here are some other reasons why she’s such a fantastic kid –

She’s Got Personality

Her speech may be delayed, but at four years old – Miss Molly has an incredible personality. She loves playing dress-up and cooking in her play kitchen. And if you’re sitting on the couch, I can guarantee you that she’s going to steal your seat (on purpose) the moment you stand up.

Love Is A Beautiful Thing

Nothing melts my heart more than seeing Molly wake up each morning and run to give her sister a hug. At just 20 months apart, they have an incredible bond – a friendship that grows more each day. We don’t rely on older sister Maggie to teach Molly right from wrong, but she loves helping her sister and is a wonderful role model for her.

 No Fear

Molly has no fear when it comes to trying new things (except vegetables). I approach every new situation with a little fear that it may be too overwhelming for her and she always proves me wrong. Whether it’s a parade at Walt Disney World,  meeting new friends or just going for a walk  – she loves exploring and seeing new things. And as her mom, I’ve gained a new perspective at seeing things through her eyes.

At just four years, we are only at the starting point of our family’s road into the world of Down syndrome. But, with this little girl leading the way – I have no worries. It’s going to be a fantastic ride and I’m excited to see what the future holds for our family!

Do you have a personal connection with Down syndrome?

I’d love for you to share it…