“It looks like she may have stepped in gum, or play-doh.” We’ve been harbouring a little secret around here. Our little bum-scooting maniac is showing signs that she’s no longer content with just having access to the things directly in front of her on the floor. She’s decided that the things on the other side …
It’s been a long couple of days. I’ve been hit with bout of insomnia like I’ve never experienced before. I have insomnia often, but usually it just means that regardless of what time I crawl into bed, it’s 2 or 3am before I’m finally able to crash out, but this time was different and I’ve …
I am going to answer the questions that some of you have sent my way – all interesting ones and luckily all ones that are sharing-appropriate, but then this happened today: I don’t know how it’s possible but this one photo just highlights, for me at least, everything that we love about Lily’s school experience. …
I was getting all ready to write a post about how we’ve been watching in amazement as Lily becomes this smiley, giggly little girl; how she is overcoming her aversion to using her hands with so much speed that we can barely keep up with her; how I no longer feel slighted when she stops …
There are certain specialists we see at Sick Kids that leave us less stressed than others. I like to think of these as “maintenance” appointments – doctor’s we need to see because there was an issue in the past or things that are just part of life and require some follow-up: our regular pediatrician, opthamology and …
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 …