Yesterday was a busy day. We were mostly at MCH (Montreal Children's Hospital). We started out at the Shriner's for a quick OT assessment. They were checking Ben's mobility and sense of touch as well as measuring him for some upcoming equipment. This will set the baseline standards for him. We also got to meet [...]
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This place is awesome!
We're staying at McDonald's house and it is awesome! There is a big playroom and lots of TV's. Mom says I can stay here and play all day tomorrow if I want. Mom and I went to the store and got Toaster Strudel, so I am going to have that for breakfast. They gave me [...]
Is it weird that I was expecting deep fryers in every room?
We arrived at Ronald McDonald House (or Manoir) last night after a very long day of flying. They cancelled our flight in Toronto, so we were rerouted to a different one. To be honest, I had no idea what to expect here. All of our previous stays were at a hotel. We will be staying [...]
It’s like packing for a tropical vacation..
without the beach, swimwear, and sandals...and nobody really cares if you've had a bikini wax or not. Ok...well on second thought - it's not like packing for a tropical vacation at all. I think it's important as an adult to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. One of my weaknesses is that I'm a chronic over-packer. [...]
Can I say bad words there?
As my six year old son and I were told less than a week ago that we would be going to live in a hospital 3,500 km away for a few months, I have been mentally bracing myself for some difficult questions he may or may not ask. Having said that, I wasn't ready for [...]
I’m going to live in a hospital
Mom says that we are going to go live in a hospital next week. She keeps buying me new clothes. I got a new Spiderman jacket. I got to play with my new crane truck today because I got enough stars on my homework chart.
The Call!
This is the excerpt for your very first post.