AGO
We waited until the last day of the Chagall exhibit and went to AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) on Sunday. Procrastinators. It was a sunny and extremely cold day, perfect day for an indoor outing. We...
View ArticleROM: Royal Ontario Museum
Last Monday we went to the ROM. Ali had the day off work for Canada Day and it was another hot one outside. A new exhibit had opened about the dinosaurs of Gondwana. We always take Seb in his...
View ArticleTurbo Tomato
Sebastian got a new stroller! We all love it, especially him. Until now, we’ve been using our fantastic portable Maclaren umbrella stroller we bought when he was one+ while visiting Dubai, as Egypt...
View ArticleHappy Halloween
Among Sebastian’s favorite books are those written by Mo Willems. He loves Elephant and Piggie and The Pigeon. Ok, he’s one of my favorites too. So, while brainstorming costume ideas I came upon the...
View ArticleThe Tate Modern (and Getting There)
I couldn’t wait to take Sebastian to the Tate. There are two things I love about London: the museums and the markets; ok, there are more than two things, but these rank at the top of my list. Last...
View ArticleFull Time Job
I introduced myself to a new mom at Sebastian’s school this week. It was amazing how grateful she was. I remember being her. Alone. With a young son who cannot walk, cannot talk. Carrying him, his body...
View ArticleAccessible London
When we lived in London we did not plan to get a pram or a stroller when Sebastian was born; they were inconvenient for the public transport system. Very few tube stations had elevators or even...
View ArticleSt. Paul’s Cathedral
On our way to the Tate Modern we stopped at St. Pauls. Ali needed to take care of some banking nearby so I took the kids to the side entrance, where the elevator was. Much to my surprise there was a...
View ArticleMaking Valentines
Sebastian’s teacher recently showed me a photo of him standing in his stander at school, pushing a truck with a marker attached to the end of it. One of the student volunteers had rigged it up....
View ArticleLondon Flashback: I Heart Hackney
Because I didn’t have the time until now. And because when visiting London, our most favorite thing was returning to our old hood, if only for the week. We stayed in a loft conversion (entry with...
View ArticleOur Parking Spot
This is our parking spot at Seb’s school. We always park here except when we don’t. Because sometimes we can’t. We are not the only folks who need this spot. But most of the other mom’s at Seb’s...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Distillery District
Filed under: Accessibility, Family, Love, Our Daughter, Our Son, Parenthood, Photos, Toronto, Wordless Wednesday
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Sneak Peek
*Super Sebastian cape by Pip and Bean (look for them on etsy) More to follow.Filed under: Accessibility, Family, Love, Our Daughter, Our Son, Parenthood, Photos, Sibling Love, Toronto, Wordless...
View ArticleNo Autographs Please
Yesterday was a big day. For Sebastian. For me. My stomach was in knots as I drove to Sebastian’s school for a lunch time Parent Council meeting that I’d be leaving early to pick up Sebastian. He was...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Don’t let the pigeon drive the BUS!
Filed under: Accessibility, Cerebral Palsy, Our Son, Parenthood, Sebastian at School, Sebastian's Achievements, Toronto, Wordless Wednesday
View ArticleRain or Shine. It’s Halloween Time.
Tallula and I celebrated Halloween with Sebastian at school. A parade was organized with trick-or-treating stations manned by staff and volunteers dressed up as a variety of fun characters. Tallula...
View ArticleSuper Sebastian and Sebasaurus
Sebastian wanted to be a dinosaur for Halloween. I searched etsy and Pinterest for ideas. I was so excited when I found Pip and Bean on etsy. Their capes were so colorful and bright. I contacted them...
View ArticleFirefly GoToSeat
Sebastian got to try out the new Firefly GoToSeat by Leckey, size 1, which accommodates kiddos up to 13kg. (Yes, that means Seb is under 13kg.) Firefly are a brand belonging to Leckey, they design and...
View ArticlePotty Time
Big news. Huge. Sebastian went potty on his Flamingo toilet seat this week. Five times. (But who’s counting ?!) I am so proud of him I could burst. This week we are really celebrating. The thing about...
View ArticleInternational Day of Acceptance
Happy International Day of Acceptance. For more information. For these awesome shirts. And happy 18 months Lula Lu. [Full post to follow.] Trying on Seb’s old baby glasses.Filed under: Accessibility,...
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