I hope he only ever knows friends like the ones he has now. … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – if you blog it, it will come
I posted the other day about doing whatever I needed to do to get Cuyler a ball chair for school. Apparently all I needed to do was just that - post about it. My neighbour read it and offered up a chair that was at her office and no longer being used. Thank you Jana! … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sandwich
I saw this video on facebook last week. What an amazing girl. What a beautiful relationship. I'm glad she's shared it with the world.When I watched it I cried.I cried thinking about my own children. I often wonder how Campbell and Eva will deal with having a special needs sibling as they get … [Read more...]
If you want something done…
Do it yourself.I learned that a very long time ago.It was a lesson learned very early on with Cuyler. I had to fight and push and pursue early intervention. I had to fight and push and pursue the diagnosis.Many decisions we have made for him came by way of us fighting, pushing and … [Read more...]
Progress
This past Saturday we took Cuyler to get his back-to-school hair cut. As I stood watching him smile at himself in the mirror, with his self affirmations as to how brave he is, I could not help but think back to when I sat in the exact chair with him on my lap flailing and screaming, out of his … [Read more...]
But Then What?
This past Tuesday I went to my monthly support group meeting for parents of children with autism. I enjoy going. As well as the networking component, I get out of the house and don't have to worry about bedtime for a night.I brought Cuyler's IEP hoping to get some of the other parents … [Read more...]
Two feet IN
When Cuyler was 2 we put him on a gluten and casein free diet. We went to a local naturopath for guidance and added some extra supplements. Started giving him regular epsom salt baths. We noticed a HUGE difference. He became engaged. Able to focus. Language was emerging. … [Read more...]
Give me fever
Actually give him fever. Cuyler.Fevers always make me super nervous with my kids. For some reason - Cuyler especially. I guess I feel like his brain is more susceptible because of his birth injury and high temperatures unnerve me with him.Last week Cuyler developed a fever. It lasted … [Read more...]
Wiggly Party!
Well...it finally happened.After 6 years of dvd's, books, plush toys, figurines, websites and cd's it happened.Cuyler finally saw The Wiggles. Live.All thanks to Sara/DIY. A few weeks ago she emailed me letting me know she had 2 extra tickets to The Wiggles and wondered if I would like to take … [Read more...]
Impossible Balance
A few weeks ago I posted this as my FotoFriday.This afternoon I was out watching Eva melt play in the heat front. Cam called me in and told me that Cuyler has spilled his peach juice all over the carpet. The carpet where juice is not allowed.Things like this happen all the time. … [Read more...]
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