The 5th Annual 31 for 21 Challenge????

1. True story: I actually came here to post about a week and a half ago and when I was about to hit publish our electricity flickered, we lost our wifi for a minute and I lost the post. I am sure it was nothing profound as I didn't quickly try to recreate it (frustrated as I was), and seeing as how I have absolutely no recollection of what I wrote. My guess is it had to do with how school is going for the kids. School has been a big topic the last couple weeks.

2. Clearly, I don't write here very often. I am busy, sure, like everyone, but there's more to it. After all, I found time to write when I had newborns (one of whom was in the NICU and one of whom came while my first born was only just learning to walk.) I get a little nervous about what to share--that's one thing--now that the kids are growing up. Though honestly...I gotta' admit, facebook steals some of the thunder.

3. ...that leads me to 31 for 21. (See here for information on 31 for 21 from last year.) I was really torn about whether or not to do the challenge this year. I don't know that I can keep up with it, I don't know how many people are really blogging these days. And...well...I suppose there are all sorts of excuses not to do it. But...if there's ANYONE out there still reading this ol' bloggity blog, or perhaps more important, if there are any new parents with a wee babe just born who has Down syndrome...well...I like the thought that maybe they'd stumble upon my blog, or someone else's blog because of the 31 for 21 Challenge and they will see that this Down syndrome thing ain't so bad.

4. So. I guess that means I am doing it.

5. Do you want to sign on? To make it official, I will have the Link Daddy thing-a-ma-whosit on the site on October 1st.  But feel free to leave a comment if you're thinking you might do it.

6. Yikes!

7. Feel free to spread the word. Remember, the only rule is this: post every day, at least once day, for thrity-one days (each of them in the month of October, which is Down syndrome Awareness Month) on any topic, to raise awareness about Trisomy 21. 31 for 21! (Topics about Down syndrome are not neccesary, though it's encouraged that you mention why you are taking part in the challenge at some point during the 31 days.)

8. HTML to grab the button will be available in the next few days.

9. Let's roll.

10. Yikes again!

Comments

[Laura]

I'm excited to join in too!

http://downsyndromeupupupandaway.blogspot.com/

[Deb]

I am new BUT I AM IN!

[Cole]

Here! Here!

[stephanie]

i was just talking about this today! I'm so in!

[Mariska]

Considering it, although I have a busy month ahead. I am the mom of 3 girls, our youngest is an adorable 4 month old with DS, and think I should just find some time somehow...

[Becca]

I'm in for my 2nd year! Looking forward to it!

[april narretto]

im in!!!

[Cheryl]

Count me in!

[Karrie]

I'm in! Can't wait to give it a try!!

[Mary Ellen]

Glad to see you are hosting it again - I will sign up for a second time - it is a great idea. Thanks so much!

[Nikkim602]

I'm in!

[Kristi]

Im givin it a shot!!!!

[april narretto]

wouldnt miss it

[Kristi]

Definitely participating! Thanks for hosting even though you are crazy busy!

[Brandy Joy Leigh]

Count me in http://aeroandmomma.blogspot.com/

This is my 1st year with my beautiful one and I am a single parent. It will be a challenge to blog every day but I am going to do it!

[Gretchen]

Hey! I'm in! Should we organize a centralized place to post all of our stuff? That would be way cool

http://blog.gretchenmather.com

[Laurie Maddex]

Yup- let's do this thang again.

[Robin]

I'm in!

[Carol]

I'm in! Maren is 10 and I'm going to work hard at staying on my long-forgotten blog :-).

[Carol]

Sorry if I forgot to add this, my blog is http://missmagic.blogspot.com/