On the ride up Sophie was getting a little bored so I borrowed Lucas' teddy bear Emma and t-shirt (my old sleeping shirt that he sleeps with) for Sophie to cuddle with. Sophie thought that that was an awesome idea and she held onto that t-shirt like it was nobody's business. She actually cuddled them both for quite a while. I was amazed at how interested she was in them and it really distracted her and calmed her down. She has 2 stuffies that are always in her bed by her feet, ones that we were given when she was born, but she probably doesn't even realize they are there. Sophie has never had something that she cuddles with and I realized that maybe we have been shortchanging her. I loved that she seemed to enjoy their softness.
We headed up to the accessible park we found last year, Lucas and Sophie had a great time there again this year. It is definitely one of the best parks we have found, I really notice how Sophie becomes interested in the different play zones there. She definitely showed she had favourite things to do there. One day, every park will be an inclusive park like this. I hope.
What could be better than hanging out with your big brother at the park. Sophie was in heaven.
Our beach time was not super long because the water was still cold and the sun was hot, but we had enough to keep us going until the next visit. We were very lucky to have a wonderful nurse come from another Indian reservation an hour away, each night. So I was able to sleep which made my vacation much more fun!
It was a short trip and we didn't really want to go home. Tomorrow I am off to pick up a purchase I found on kijiji that should hopefully make our trips to the beach a little bit easier. Can't wait to show you.
Sophie has been trialing the new wheelchair as well as going to camp last week, Lucas has also been to camp this week and last. Lots to catch up on!
Glad to hear everyone had a fun vacation, and that you got some sleep. Sleep is good. ;) Love the pics.
ReplyDeleteHow is she enjoying her new car seat and the wheelchair she is trying out? How exciting that they're both at camp, I look forward to hearing more about it! It looks like everyone had a great time at the cottage! An accessible park? How cool is that?
ReplyDeleteIm sure you know this but Pinnafore (spelling?) park in St. Thomas is an awesome accessible park too. Maybe there's a road trip in our future with the girls?! :o)
ReplyDeleteSo I have to ask...did you get the bike trailer? Im sure Sophie is going to love it!
Can't believe how big both kidlets are getting! Then again Zach now towers over me and seems to enjoy rubbing the top of my head. Lots to catch up on...miss you guys. Love andrea xo
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