On the afternoon of Monday, June 9th, Kay was finally discharged from the hospital! We were both more than ready to be home and back in our own beds. While I felt nervous, I was confident I could meet Kay’s needs, and I reassured the hospital staff that I would bring her back if anything…
Kay stayed in the hospital from Thursday, June 6th, until Monday, June 10th, when we were finally released late in the afternoon. It was a rough few days, and neither Kay nor I got much sleep due to the nurses and doctors frequently checking on her. During our stay, Kay and I had two…
Kay and I had a lot of plans last weekend, none of which involved a hospital stay! On Thursday, June 6th, Kay had a pediatrician appointment. I had scheduled it due to a persistent rash on Kay that over-the-counter creams couldn’t alleviate. Given that she had recently been on medication for an ear infection, a…
Kay had the wonderful opportunity to meet her great Aunt Marylin, her second cousin Tavis for the first time, and reunite with her second Cousin Kenny! Aunt Marylin was visiting her two sons, Kenny and Tavis, and on her way back home, they decided to stop by for a quick visit. Although brief, any time…
I love that GiGi’s Playhouse offers open play every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Families can drop in and enjoy free playtime with everyone. Kay and I decided to spend our morning there, hanging out with our friends. As a mom, it’s wonderful to have a safe place where our kids can play…
Another new program launched at our GiGi’s Playhouse this past Thursday, and I’m thrilled to be one of the volunteers! The program, called Leaps and Bounds, promotes social, emotional, and motor skills development. Children engage in fun activities that require movement and interaction with their environment. We practiced standing in line and waiting for…
I know I write about GiGi’s Playhouse a lot, but I truly cannot say enough great things about it! I’m so grateful to have a place for Kay and her peers to play and hang out. The other day, Kay and I spent the entire morning at GiGi’s, enjoying time with friends. It’s wonderful to…
We spent Memorial Day swimming and basking in the sun with my parents. It was the perfect, relaxing day, and I’m grateful for moments like these while remembering the sacrifices made for us to have this day and its significance. Kay loves the pool and swimming, though I’ve had trouble finding a floatie or…
As Kay’s first school year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the journey. When I took Kay to her first day of Pre-K back in January, I was worried. I feared that the other kids might not treat her as one of their own because Kay is a bit different. She doesn’t…
Recently we celebrated my dad’s birthday. My parents went out for dinner, and then we continued the celebration at home with cake and ice cream. Kay loves birthday celebrations, especially because “Happy Birthday” is one of her favorite songs to sing! The rest of the night was spent relaxing at home together. Kay had…
