I’ve been racking my brain trying to determine how to write this post. How to reflect on a year that has in all honesty, been incredibly hard on our family. How to really sort all of the bad from good and heartbreak from hope. I want to start the new year on a good note, which is hard to do when the end of this year has been particularly painful for us. So I’m gonna start with the not so great moments in the hopes that if I save the better moments for the end, those will be what...
Holiday Gift Guide
Dear Santa, What do you get a child with special needs? A child that might be immobile, have vision or hearing issues, epilepsy, developmental delays, and physical hardships? The answer is not a one size fits all, and can be equally as hard for parents to think of things to engage their child, as it is for friends and family members who know even less about what that child may really need. So in the spirit of the holidays, I’ve put together a list of some items that might work for the special needs child in your life! Although...
Making Memories
When you have a special needs child, most of your time revolves around therapies, doctor appointments, phone calls, specialists, and pharmacy runs. It can be quite draining and unfortunately leaves so little time to actually just BE with your child and enjoy them. It’s super important to constantly stimulate and work with your child when they need that for their development, but it’s also equally as important to give yourself “normal” moments to play and snuggle and relax with them too. There’s even an extra sense of that hustle and bustle during the holidays, but enjoying the season and...
Happy Halloween!
So we have had a crazy busy two weeks my friends! It’s been nonstop with various therapies and doctor appointments. I used to be someone who was so organized and on time, and now I never know what time we have anything #momlife lol. So I thought I’d pop in and update everyone on all of the craziness! Early Intervention Last week Madison had her yearly re-evaluation for her Early Intervention services. A developmental specialist came to meet with Maddie and tested her on various motor and social skills. In true Maddie form she slept through the session, so...