The girls have been having a great time at “Summer Camp” – school summer daycare.
I learned our babysitter’s younger sister, Kate (who has Ds) attends and Nora said there’s another girl headed into 5th grade with Ds also - Megan. Nora said Megan does Nora’s hair at camp - pretend salon play.
Tim and I picked up the girls from camp today and as Nora was leaving, Megan rushed over to Nora and they hugged goodbye. My breath caught and I can’t describe my emotion.
It wasn’t pride... or maybe it was?? Nora isn’t being nice to Megan because it’s the “nice thing to do.” She made a connection with a girl who has Ds on her own terms. Which is exactly what I hope for all children - typical or not. Making connections on a human level - not frightened away by differences.
I’m actually happy Nora has a sister who may be seen as different. Hopefully then my oldest will have that extra layer of compassion and acceptance.
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