• just for fun

    The “Theraplay” Easter basket

    With Easter approaching I decided to come up with a list of basket ideas that do double duty! Not only are they fun, but they provide a purpose. I am always searching for toys that also help our son in his development. He is much harder to buy for since we cannot simply look through the toy section and pick age appropriate toys, or grab a box of Peeps (yum!) and a chocolate bunny. I always need to put so much more thought into what we purchase for him. Pop Toobs – These are great at getting two hands/arms to work together! They help work on arm strength, while making a…

  • life lessons

    The other end.

    I vividly remember diagnosis day. I recall scouring social media and connecting with families from across the globe. I watched videos of other children affected by congenital disorder of glycosylation. I soaked up words of advice and encouragement. I thought I knew what our future would bring. The one thing I wasn’t ready for was the spectrum of severity. I wasn’t prepared to be severe. I’m going to be honest and tell you that there are so many days I feel inadequate. I feel like I’m not doing enough for our son. I question that we should be doing more, I wonder what else there is out there. I search…