I decided to start blogging about Jordan from the moment I found out I was pregnant. Jordan was born with a little arm that didn't grow like most babies. Her left arm stopped just above the elbow. Now I'm committed to making sure Jordan gets everything out of life. We feel blessed to be the parents of a very special little girl.

2.23.2007

I think we're funny


Dude. Where's my arm?
Originally uploaded by Jen.
I love this t-shirt. It makes me happy. I've waited for Jordan to grow into it and immediately made her play on the floor so I could take a picture. Silly me.

Jordan was up really late Wednesday night, so she slept in late. Past 9am! I was luckily working later into the day so I just let her sleep while I worked at home. We had a Parents as Teacher's meeting where Jordan got to show off her communication skills and amazing fine motor skills. She's amazing to watch.

I had a busy day at a conference on campus. Jordan got to attend this conference dinner last year because she was young and I wasn't ready to start pumping yet. She also went with me for another conference last May. So lots of people were asking about her. I pulled out the camera and showed off this picture. I'd have to say, not as many people have the sense of humor I have.

But the funny thing is... If I took the t-shirt off, would her arm suddenly appear? No. So why not keep a sense of humor? Why not proudly display my beautiful baby? And why not happily display the fact that I'm happy just the way she is... With a dose of humor.

The good news? The newsroom loved the shirt. Jordan's school loved the shirt. And those are the places where Jordan is the most... And I'm glad the people I'm around the most are comfortable with our world just the way it is.

3 comments:

L said...

Where did you get that shirt?

Jen Lee Reeves said...

You can find this shirt at Cafe Press: http://www.cafepress.com/buy/amputee/-/pv_design_prod/pg_1/p_storeid.25466043/pNo_25466043/id_7834447/opt_/fpt_/c_360/

I also recommend Zazzle.com where you can create any type of t-shirt to your own liking.

Jen Lee Reeves said...

I'm not sure that fit... Try this one:

http://tinyurl.com/ynncct

That will get you to the same page.