Last night we had the privilege of watching Eva and Cuyler perform at their Christmas concert. Two years ago, when he was in grade 5, Campbell played Santa in the school Christmas concert. This year it was Cuyler's turn. He auditioned for, and got a part in this year's production. He got the … [Read more...]
The Last Party
Cuyler turned eleven last Wednesday. Yesterday he celebrated his birthday with friends. It took me a while to figure out where to host it; I needed somewhere age appropriate for the friends he was inviting at the same time be able to hold Cuyler's interest. Cuyler's first suggestion was to invite … [Read more...]
Eleven
Today my baby boy turns eleven. Eleven years ago today we met the boy who would forever change Sean and I, and teach us things about ourselves and the world that we otherwise would never have known. There was something a little bit magic about this kid from very early on... His smile is … [Read more...]
Band of Brothers
One of the things that Campbell was most excited about as he entered grade 7 was learning to play an instrument other than the recorder or ukulele. He had his heart set on the alto saxophone. Last Friday he brought one home. I Instagrammed a video of Cam playing Hot Cross Buns and my poor dog … [Read more...]
Theatre: Dreaming In Autism
I went to see a play called Dreaming in Autism, which was written by my friend Christine Rodriguez - it depicts what life is like living with a child with autism, and how it affects the family - something she knows of first-hand. The production showed at a private high school near my house, so once … [Read more...]
His Village
I've found in the past year or so, Cuyler has been invited to fewer and fewer birthday parties. Likely because the older kids get, they have fewer BIG parties and also because the older kids get, the less they have in common with him. Case in point - a classmate of Cuyler's was planning a golf … [Read more...]
Taking a Step Back
When Cuyler was in senior kindergarten, Sean and I made the very difficult decision to hold him back from grade one and retain him for another year of SK. It was not an easy decision. We did not take it lightly and we had a lot of convincing to do as far as administration at the school. The 2 … [Read more...]
Lessons From the Pitch
Last Saturday I spent the morning sitting in the pouring rain, covered by the worlds worst umbrella. My jeans were saturated (is there anything worse?) and I wouldn't have been anywhere else. It was closing day for the kids' soccer. Cuyler had the first game of the day at 9:30am. They played … [Read more...]
The Hate Letter / The Thank You Letter
Unless you live under a rock, you've no doubt by now heard about the hate filled, horrific letter that was sent to the family of a boy with autism in the Oshawa area. I haven't commented on any of the links that I have seen posted throughout my newsfeed. I just can't even imagine that someone … [Read more...]
It Gets Better
We're in a very good space with Cuyler right now. Which is kind of remarkable considering we are in week 7 of summer break with 2 more to go. I usually get through these last two weeks of summer break by the skin of my teeth. Counting down the days. Not knowing how I made it through each day … [Read more...]
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