You’ll excuse me if I self-indulge for a minute or two. Sometimes being Lily’s mom is hard. Please don’t misunderstand, I don’t think there is a mother out there who can’t say that it is a hard job – balancing responsibilities, conflicting needs, finding a balance that keeps you sane while still meeting the needs …
21 Magazine and Skeptics Be Damned!
A mom post today… Late last year, during Down Syndrome Awareness week, I saw a picture that the CDSS (Canadian Down Syndrome Society) had posted to twitter of a bunch of their staff sporting these awesome CDSS temporary tattoo’s. I sent a reply quickly, not thinking anything would come of it, asking where I could …
Cookie Monster….I mean, Master….
A mom post tonight…. Although we try not to dwell on it too much, there are certainly some aspects of Lily’s diagnosis(s) that can be challenging as her parents. It can be really hard to see her work so hard and not make the gains that you want her to be making. It can get …
Parties and Brains and Zombies…oh my!
We’re having a quiet day here at home. It’s raining outside and the mom’s say that makes people sleepy, plus I think I have this other tooth coming through and it’s making me slightly miserable. I’m thinking about having another nap, but at the same time it’s kind of fun to watch the mom’s get …
Becoming a Girl
A mom post tonight…. I was having a conversation with Lily’s OT this week while we were having a joint visit with our physiotherapist – a special treat. We were talking about how, when learning new skills, it has taken Lily a long time to figure things. She would plateau for ages but then one …
Milestones!
It’s a big deal kind of day. After months and months of working super hard, I finally rolled over from my back to my tummy! And even more, I was able to clear my arm and propped myself up.