If I only knew then what I know now. We are pushing on seven years since the birth of our first son and I can’t help to think what I would say to myself if I could go back. If I could go back … I would tell myself to go gently and take better …
Grade One, Here We Come!
Today is the day! While I do like to envision our lives going smoothly during exciting days like today. We were a bit of a hotmess at several points this morning. Like here… And here… And contrary to what our neighbours may think, no children were harmed while getting ready this morning. Unless you consider new …
A Letter to our Son’s Kindergarten Teacher on the First Day of School
Dear Kindergarten Teacher, We are so excited to have you as Joshua’s teacher this year! We’ve been thinking of what this day would be like since the day he was born, over 5 years ago. As you know, Joshua was born with Down syndrome. We were surprised to discover this when he was only 1 …
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What I’ve Learned as a Special Needs Parent on the Other Side of the Classroom Door
This morning, it hit me. Today is the last Friday before the end of the school year. Kindergarten is almost over. How in the heck did that happen?!?! This year was hard. I’m not going to lie. My own personal growth has stretched me more than I felt comfortable in doing. Totally out of my …
The Poop Phase
I don’t know if it’s just a “boy thing”. I don’t know if it’s just my kid. I don’t even know how long it’s been going on. But we are going through a rather long and tedious poop phase. It’s lasting for what seems like for.ev.er. Seriously, long time. Let me spare you the details …
O’ Canada
April is the month of the military child. Around the country, we celebrate the sacrifices that the kids behind the uniform make every single day, the acts of service they give for their communities and countries, and the love they have for their parent(s) who put on the military uniform day in and day out. …
Post-Crazy Sock Day Disappointment
***This post was created 3/22. However, due to sheer neglect, has not gone “live” onto the world wide web until 4/21.*** This morning, Big Brother came down stairs asking for Crazy Sock Day again at school. I was quick to explain that yesterday we wore our crazy socks to celebrate how unique and special …
Numbers Don’t Define Us
This is Joshua. Has 36 much loved stuffies. Pedals his bike 2 blocks. Has 1 Little Brother. Gives his mama 26 kisses a day. Has eaten 5382 pancakes in his lifetime. Traveled to Disney World 3 times. Giggles with his daddy for 1.5 hours a day. Lived in 2 Canadian provinces. Has 4 grandparents. Loves dancing with …
The Untypical Day
There was nothing typical about that day just over 6 years ago where two brand new parents sat in a hospital room with their newborn son. He was new to this world, having been born less than 12 hours prior. All bundled up in a carefully chosen little outfit that he was to go home …
To the Littlest Brunaker
To the littlest Brunaker, We celebrated your 1st birthday this week. Such an exciting time, with that contradictory feeling as though you’ve always been with us and yet, it seems like just yesterday that you made your fast and furious arrival into our family. What a sweet sweet boy you are. Gentle spirited. Feisty. Chill. Content. All bundled into …