We are so honoured to announce that we are walking as Zack’s Dream Team at Wyatt’s Warriors Walk on September 26th! We never met Wyatt at Sick Kids, but he was known to us during and after our stay on the Cardiac floor. While Wyatt didn’t make it to his 3rd Birthday, we want to […] Read more…
‘Twas the night before Grade Two and all through the room, not a Hamilton was stirring, not even my Groom. The summer is over the news hard to take, we’ve put away the pool and bought a new rake. The lunch has been packed with brown bread and lean meat, with carrots the rule if […] Read more…
I have to acknowledge this month of a miracle that happened to a dear friend and her daughter. I asked her to write her story about Childhood Cancer and how it affected her family. What a courageous Mommy. My wonderful friend, Zoe and her Warrior Daughter, Erin…thank you for helping us believe in miracles and […] Read more…
CONGRATULATIONS TO Wii Get Moving on winning the PTPA Seal of Approval! Ty, is a video game enthusiast, book worm and loves to watch science channels on TV…all not fabulous ways to get his much needed exercise! I have to admit, his lack of interest in sports and physical activity is worrisome to me. He […] Read more…
I believe in Miracles… When my son Zack was rushed to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the night he was born, I was whisked into a world that was so unknown to me. From the first night of terrible fear and the unknown, we were cared for by doctors and nurses with an […] Read more…
Oh what a night…no, I’m not singing the score from Jersey Boys…instead I had another crazy long night with Zackie! Zack has been up since 12:30am and it’s now 5:22am! In between replaying Elmo on the pvr, picking up his thrown soother, giving him a ventolin mask and pacing the floor with him…I have found […] Read more…
My life is filled with therapy appointments, Gtube feeds, medications, doctor’s appointments, interrupted sleep, hearing aid chasing and asthma masks. While I adore and admire my Zackie (my almost 3 year old beautiful son with special needs), it is certainly exhausting work everyday to care for him, in addition to our two other boys. Sometimes […] Read more…
Before you answer this question…yes, I am probably crazy, but I also know the benefits of bringing a dog into our family. 1. it will be a female puppy…and I need some estrogen around here! 2. it will teach our boys responsibility (well, in a few years) 3. Zack really loves animals and I think […] Read more…
Now that the summer is upon us, so is Family Vacation Time!When you have a child with special needs or medical needs the task becomes overwhelming…but it can be done! Here are some tips that I’ve learned along the way… Makes lists! Keeping organized is the key to packing for any vacation and it is […] Read more…
They’re here….the newest winners of the Parent Test Parent Approved Seal of Approval! I had a blast testing some of these products. In fact, I fell in love…. The Shark Light and Easy Steam Mop is the answer to my prayers. If I were to have created a profile on MopMatch.com, I would have asked […] Read more…