Big Transitions
Things have been very busy around our place. Our oldest is in a Big Life Transition. Going from a teen to an adult. Yes, she’s graduating and she has turned 18! This has not been an easy transition. Graduating can be very exciting, but for our girl, it is...
Growing in Gratitude
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases I have done quite a bit of sharing about the challenges and struggles that we go through. Raising little humans is a tough job and then you add the complexities of a disability and it makes it that much...
A Separate World
I think as a parent, one of the hardest things to see is your child hurting and not being able to fix that hurt. Social interactions have a big impact on them. When our child was younger, preschool and elementary school aged, fostering friendships was easier. I could...
We Survived!
The lead up to the holiday season was a tough one this year. I had so many appointments and things on my “to do” list, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed. Honestly, I didn’t get everything done that I set out to do and I’m OK with this....
Resolutions. Why I don’t make them.
This is the time of year that many people come up with a new goal or a big plan for the new year. I don’t do this. What??? No New Year goal? Yup, that right. I am not a New Year’s resolutions kind of person. I am a moments person. Don’t misunderstand...
7 Tips to Surviving Christmas
It seems Christmas is getting earlier and earlier each year. Stores have items and advertisements out even before Halloween has finished. I love Christmas and the busyness it brings. Baking cookies, spending time family, sending and receiving Christmas cards all...
12 Days of Christmas – Activities for Families
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases I love Christmas and all of the fun that the season can bring. At our home, we try to keep the same traditions each year. Having a few children that need routine and consistency it’s important we keep...
10 Stocking Stuffers for Ideas for kids with Sensory Issues
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each of my children has a box of sensory items and fidgety toys that they enjoy and use often. They are perfect for the stocking and are helpful throughout the year. Here are the top 10 choices of our family....
The Diagnosis
What We Knew My husband and I adopted three children separately through the foster system within our own province. We knew they would have had a harder start to life and most likely have some challenges. We both felt, that with our experience and knowledge, adopting...Hi, I’m Heidi. Thanks for stopping by.
