I couldn’t let another World Down Syndrome Day go by without some sort of post. Looking back through, I realized that it’s been at least 2 years since I’ve spoken about this day at all, which is astonishing to me because it really is one of my favourite days of the year. Starting a few …
I Want…
Some years it really is easier and then, out of what feels like total left field, it’s a bad year again. I’ve written about this week before and how my mind is completely distracted, but I don’t think I’ve talked about the weight of it, the physical ache, the near-constant feel of tears behind my …
Lost
“The truth is, there are lots of times where I feel completely lost in how to feel about all of this, in how to prepare, in how to parent, in how to process experiences, in how to advocate.” – Kelle Hampton There are some people who think we should have this all figured out; that …
Holding Tight to the Love
One of the thoughts that I push aside most often is how Lily’s relationships will change as her friends get older. We just spent a wonderful weekend away with some friends and one of my favourite parts was watching their son interact with Lily. He has loved her since the minute she entered our lives …
Worried Voice vs. Mamma Voice
So, Lily has had a walker since she began junior kindergarten last year. We’ve had some success with it, mostly because the staff at her school are incredible and just keep pushing her. She would take a few steps but for the most part would just use both feet at the same time to push …
Welcome to the World
I had the pleasure of photographing the brand new baby Matteo last week and what joy this little man has brought to his momma. When we did some maternity shots a couple of weeks ago, the excitement and anticipation were radiating from her like beams of sunshine and now that he’s arrived, you can tell …