Short trip to Leith (Jul 27-31) between Felix’s appointments at Sick Kids. Felix’s processors were activated on the day we left. Here’s all the equipment we received, one for each ear. Waterproof covers! After his first swim, he came running out insisting he didn’t like them and wanted to take them off as they were […]
Browsing Month: July 2018
In less than 24 hours …
Working on a 3D puzzle from Grandpa with friends. Over dinner, the kids asked for their friends to sleep over; so we added three mattresses to the boys’ bedroom and the friends ran home to pack overnight gear (this included a pillow, change of clothes, and books). 10:15PM was lights out. When we left the […]
Some of Felix’s favourite activities while recovering from surgery
He was not allowed to swim or bike until his incisions healed so these are some of the things he did instead. He saw the surgeon today. The bandages are off, he’s healing very nicely; and he’s been cleared for all activities except anything that might result in a smack to the head (ie, no wrestling). […]
Lessons in glass blowing and subway driving
Trip downtown today for the whole family. While Neil caught the views from the Cisco office: The kids and I spent about an hour watching various glass objects being formed at the Harbourfront Centre. Lunch on the boardwalk, watching planes, choppers take off and land; and boats of all types. On the way home, a […]
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Saying goodbye at 9AM. Pre-op wipedown – the towels were warmed but it was still chilly. Bruce Lee! All done. Vitals check. And now we wait … He’s reading Dr Proctor’s Fart Powder. And then we’re off! I stayed with him in the OR until he fell asleep. He had to smell the anesthetist’s “smelly […]
Leith fun Jul 1-8
For sale! It was sold before we were able to add it to our collection of boats. Brrrrr … that’s just way too cold for me!