Family, Friends & Fun at 40!

Twas the night before 40

And good friends we met,

At Famous People Players Theatre

The location was set.

There were a few honks 

As we drove to the show

Thanks to hubby and big brother

Horns blare where I go.

At the theatre we admired 

All the pics on the wall

Many influential people

Support this great hall.

The dinner was scrumptious,

Followed by a great show.

Indescribable, remarkable,

Here's the best part, did you know?

Employees at this dinner theatre

All have special needs.

They do not disappoint.

Expectations? They exceed.

You all should go see it,

This spectacular sight.

It filled me with happiness

On my special night.

After a good time with friends

On the eve of today,

I celebrated with my family

And what can I say?

I've reached that age in life,

Where great things lie ahead.

Middle age? Nah, new beginnings.

There's nothing to dread.

I can't wait to see what 

the next forty years hold.

With family & friends near,

It's fun getting old.

Gorgeous card made by my talented (& much younger) friend, Claire.

To read more about Famous People Players Theatre click here.

#1 Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Tomorrow Jack turns eight. Carter won't speak any birthday wishes to him. Nor will he sing as Jack blows out the candles on his cake...

...but that doesn't mean that Carter will be any less excited about his brother's big day.

Carter is older than Jack by 18 1/2 months, but in many ways Jack plays the role of older brother. Jack is one of Carter's favourite people in the world: his best friend, his sidekick, his playmate, his ally. The two have always had a special bond. 

Will it bother Jack that Carter can't say Happy Birthday to him like everybody else does? Not at all. He'll eagerly accept one of Carter's famous bear hugs in place of a spoken message. Jack will let Carter help him open his presents without complaint. And if Carter expresses something on his talker, Jack will patiently listen with interest to what he has to say.

Not being able to talk means not being able to speak the words, 'Happy Birthday' to your brother. But actions can speak louder than words. With my boys I see that every day.

What are you communicating with your actions?

Disclaimer: Views in the Not Being Able to Speak series are derived from my personal experience with Carter. I do not speak on behalf of others with complex communication needs. It is not my intent to minimize or disregard the power of expression that can be found through the use of augmentative and alternative forms of communication.