From the first day of Grade One, it was clear that Ty was going to have a great year. Seeing Ty greet his beloved teacher with a hug made us feel so blessed to have Ms. Bloom nurturing our Ty through another year in school. Ty had Ms. Bloom for Senior Kindergarten and she had […] Read more…
We have received amazing gifts for Zack from Sick Kids…Fisher Price toy sets, bears, books, etc. after painful tests, blood draws or overnight stays. Imagine how many toys Sick Kids receives in December….Then imagine that running out after 6 months. That brings us to the 2nd Annual Sick Kids Toy Drive. Drop off NEW toys […] Read more…
Zack ‘running to his brother at Physio…thank you to S.B.B for helping us get here! Zack walking on the treadmill without any help! Zackie eating an apple while Ty and Jayden cheer him on! Get ready to laugh! Read more…
It must be the start of summer! You have already gone through 3 bottles of bubbles, your garage looks like a Toys R Us parking lot, and all the closets have been switched (probably the kids, not your own!)… now some fun news! The Summer Campaign winners have been announced from PTPA! I’m so proud to be a member […] Read more…
Our Wednesdays are usually our crazy days of physio and speech… busy, but wonderful is how I would describe these weekly encounters with caring therapists who are helping our son to move and communicate in this world. Yesterday was a day of ‘mommy moments’ with Zackie. We went to a new setting at the hospital […] Read more…
I’m watching it live from the atrium…Zack’s MRI day. More info on the Sick Kids Radiothon Read more…
37 wishes we have for you mommy…1. We wish you will never stop snuggling with us2. We wish you continue to make the best Kraft Dinner for us (don’t tell Nana)3. We wish you didn’t have to work as hard as you do to look after us4. We wish you are the first one to […] Read more…
Give back for Mother’s Day. Sick Kids allowed ME to be a mother to my beautiful Zack, by giving him life saving heart surgery when he was 2 weeks old, so on my wish list is a gift back to the place that makes miracles happen! Creative gifts like a rocking chair ($40 donation) will […] Read more…
Our Zackie receives many of his therapies at the Oak Ridges location of CTN. This organization has always tried to reach out to parents who need resources and support. The Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) is hosting a Family Fair with over 50 vendors on May 18th. Families with children who have special needs will receive a […] Read more…
I’m not going to wait for the candles (and there are many) to make my birthday wishes this year… I wish for health for my whole family and that I don’t have to pack another bag for a hospital stay with Zackie. I wish for sleep. I wish for Ty to stop sucking his thumb and continue […] Read more…