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• Not Quite Gone, Or Forgotten

  OK folks, I’m officially going to put good ol’ halfpastnormal into semi-permeant retirement as I work on a few other projects. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Halfpastnormal – Moving with Kids

  Thoughts on moving with kids:One word – don’tOK, sometimes you have no choice. We had to move, and the place we’re at now is WAAAAY better for our quirky needs. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Nine.

  

  What matters to the average nine year old?Birthday party invitation and the stuff of a nine year old with DMDNine.A couple days ago a nine year old with Duchenn... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Special Needs Parents Need to Connect with Each Other

  Thanks to Deb FarnhamWhy special needs parents need to connect with each otherOr who the heck is really normal out there anyway? Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Welcome Back, Halfpastnormal

  

  Welcome back — it’s great to see you all again!Funny how things turn out around here, looks like I’m pulling good ol’ halfpastnormal out of retirement for a bit... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Happiness is Just Enough

  

  Happiness is a matter of perspective!As the Christmas season draws near and Hanukah passes I’m thinking about holiday spirit and what makes someone truly... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Happens When Mommy’s Left Alone with the Kids for 13 Hours

  

  This is what happens when three kids are stuck indoors for 13 hours:They made themselves a house & cooked a meal, cleaned up, and then we all went crazy. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Snow in Smalltown

  

  We’ve been busy and buried in snow in Smalltown, Ontario, population 16 000. At night we listen to the snow plows and snowmobilers go by. Here’s some photos of... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• I, Toddler

  

  The Dunk is now 25 months old, and by all accounts, a typically developing toddler. An affectionate and rough and tumble little guy, he is a unique blend of... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Small Town Social Life

  

  Playdate at our house!People say small towns are notoriously difficult for newcomers to break into socially.  Folks who have grown up with each other or are... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• In Praise of Pets

  

  My kids have some pretty complex needs. Little Miss A has Prader-Willi Syndrome with means she needs careful monitoring around food (she will not feel full &... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Official Story: She’s (Mall) Walking!

  

  Little Miss Adorable clearly enjoys the spotlight!Little Miss Adorable is a tiny four year old with Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS). Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Little Miss Adorable is Walking!

  

  Our big news flash (I’ve mentioned it before, but here’s the official announcement):*trumpeting* Little Miss A is now walking on her own!!! Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Do We Do in Smalltown, Ontario?

  

  In short, we have fun. Things *are* different from Big City life, but we do more with less stress and greater happiness. Although it’s still Autumn, we have a... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Childcare Don’ts

  

  Another childcare don’tIt’s funny how the mind works. As the due date for baby #4 approaches, I think of juggling the demands of a newborn with the demands of... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Halfpastnormal is Who We *still* Are

  

  Welcome to halfpastnormal, a blog about our super-powered special needs family. We try to live life to the fullest as we juggle the strengths and needs of all... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dance Ability

  

  A couple of our favorite people - Mallory and Jade Ryan, amazing dancers and occupational therapists - were recently honoured on Global TV’s Walk the Walk. ... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Beaver Outing

  

  Recently six year old Mr Sensitive and I attended on outing aboard the SS Keewatin http://sskeewatin.com/ with his Beaver group (like Boy Scouts, but younger). Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Right Now

  

  Six year old Mr. Sensitive has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  This means as he grows the muscle cells in his body will be replaced with fat cells, and his muscle... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Attempt at Family Photo Shoot

  

  Due to the fact that 4/5 of our family were wearing orange (we’re in *that* stage of the laundry cycle) I thought a recent park outing would be a wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING