erin & matt

putting a towel on the ground was another of his ideas 🥲 #downsyndrome #uncle #wholesome #thoughtful #nothingdownaboutit

once I realized why he was being so careful 🥹 #bestuncle #downsyndrome #wholesome #nothingdownaboutit

protecting that book at all costs for the most wholesome reason 🥹 #downsyndrome #wholesome #patience #wholesomeplottwist #sweetuncle #minniemouse #disneyparks @Disney Parks

the burden of an empath 😮‍💨🥺 #downsyndrome #empathy #uncle #caregiver #parenting #nothingdownaboutit

my brother wanted to be in charge of bath time. I honored that because 1. I trust his capability, and 2. he never fails in rising to the occasion when he is the only one available to meet the need. with the door open, I walked by the bathroom every few minutes as I got everything in place for bed time. the second time I passed by, uncle Matt was wiping the floor in front of the tub… and that’s when I realized he was both more aware of his nephew’s decreased mobility than he had previously let on and that he was prepared to keep him safe. 🥹 that’s also when I decided I had better capture a few moments of my brother being a proactive and protective uncle, because people continue to insist he couldn’t possibly be one, let alone both, of those qualities. it’s world Down syndrome day tomorrow!! let’s continue to show the world that ALL individuals with Down syndrome are worth celebrating — both the uncle who is caregiving, inspiring, and accomplishing AND the nephew who is depending on his uncle to meet his every need. #thoughtful #uncle #safetyfirst #downsyndrome #fyp #caregiving #wholesomeplottwist

life is always a party #downsyndromeawareness #lucky #extrachromiehomie

he can always tell when someone is doing the same 🥲 #brother #Siblings #downsyndrome #masking #empathy

everything about this interaction was magic

always a few steps ahead of potential danger 🥹 #safetyfirst #protective #downsyndrome #uncle #wholesome #caregiving

step by step recipe for the best weekend surprise trip ✨✈️ @Allegiant Air @Universal Destinations #NonStopLife #TogetherWeFly #travelfamily #surprise #universalorlando #epicuniverse #traveltips #accessibletravel #travelideas #islandsofadventure #universalstudios #florida

the way he didn’t even hesitate in doing what he knew his nephew needed 🥺 #empath #overstimulated #downsyndrome #wholesome #uncle

literally a comment I got 2 days ago… “that guy with Down syndrome is a danger to the baby” SURE. 🙄 #safetyfirst #downsyndrome #unclelove #wholesome #dangerous

the PATIENCE 😭 taking allll the notes #uncle #patience #stubborn #empathy #downsyndrome

probably would be shorter if I didn’t stop for so many hug breaks 😅 #bedtimeroutine #routines #medicalmom #feedingtube #tubielife #MomsofTikTok #disability #medicallycomplex #downsyndrome #specialneedsmom #caregiving #supportneedsfamily #caregiver #asmr #asmrsounds

his final comment really got me 🥺 #thoughtful #wholesome #uncle #downsyndrome #selflessness #routines

making sure the newest member of the family knew he could count on his uncle Matt #downsyndrome #uncle #wholesome

and then there’s me sobbing 😭 #miracleshappen

who copied who? #downsyndrome #uncle #nephew #trisomy21 #nothingdownaboutit

I’ll be back when I’m done SOBBING 😭 #wholesome #downsyndrome #wholesomeplottwist #theluckyfew #uncle #caregiving #parenting #bestuncle #growingup

once you realize.. 👀😭 #uncle #wholesome #purelove #cute #downsyndrome #nothingdownaboutit