On November 18 2009 at 4:02 am William Alan Bartosch was joyfully welcomed into our family. He weighed in at 7 lbs 9 oz and 20 in long. We were stunned to discover that he was born with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. We love him unconditionally from the top of his toe-head to the tips of his toes. We know that this diagnosis will not define him. He is a happy, healthy little boy that just happens to have an extra chromosome.



Follow us on this unexpected and exciting journey as we learn how to live life Will's Way.



Monday, October 31, 2011

School Update




Will is doing really well at school.  He has totally adjusted to being there and is really starting to participate in the projects and play with the other kids.  The biggest help is that Aunt Meredith has been dropping him off on both days and that makes the seperation anxiety a lot less! 
He made applesauce last week, painted a perfect pumpkin picture with finger paints and had a dress-up halloween party last week where he trick-or-treated around the building.  He has been enjoying the sensory table that is filled with corn and gourds, and has been participating in story and song time as well.  He finally gave in and has been having some snack at the table with the other kiddos and has been walking back and forth in the classroom without a walker to get around.
These pictures are from last Wednesday from the observation window...so pardon the glare!  It was picture day so Mr. Will was all spiffed up:)  In the first picture you can see him playing in the sensory table, the second he is having a snack and in the third his teacher, Ms. Darla, is reading to him.
I am happy and relieved that he has decided that he kinda likes school.  His teacher told me that last week he was feeling so comfortable that he was even comforting a little girl that is still having a hard time!  All the teachers, therapists and volunteers there are great with him and all had good things to say at his 'conference'.  It is a great place for him to be!

2 comments:

Unc Ricky said...

My little homeboy is growing up way too fast...what the hell happened to the time?! Love the first pic. Totally see him as the comforter... he never likes conflict in the house, esp with his cousins...

Karen said...

I'm so glad Will LOVES school! He looks so grown up and on the go. Miss you guys.