For the past five years, around December, I’ve posted about our “Year in Review”* and how The Kids are doing with respect to the Nipissing District Developmental Screen Checklist**. I enjoy looking back over the years and seeing what we… «more»
Every year, The Kids birthday falls right in the middle of the chaos associated with leaving for Mexico for four months. Closing up the house, packing the entire Zoo and making the necessary plans for life to continue on while… «more»
I’ve been meaning to update you on the kids development in relation to the “Nipissing District Developmental Screen”. For those of you that live in Ontario, we are fortunate to receive this service for free. We are currently using the… «more»
It was two and a half years ago that the kids were born (December 11, 2009). I don’t think that I’ve ever published their birth story but if you want a little information, you can catch up on the (new)… «more»
Two years ago today, the litter kids were born. On that Friday, early in the morning (12:28am to be exact), Alexander was first, followed less than a minute later by Maximilian and rounded out with Artemis. Each child gets their… «more»
On July 11, the kids turned 19 months old so we headed to the doctor for their 18-month check-up (we’re a bit behind schedule). It’s been 14 weeks since their last doctors’ appointment (April 15). Thankfully, they got some shots… «more»
Today marks the kids 16 month birthday. They have a doctors appointment on Friday (their first since December 13). Other than that, they meet all of their milestones on the “Nippissing Developmental Milestone Checklist” for 15 months (adjusted). While preparing… «more»
Over the past year, I’ve been regularly referring to the “Nipissing District Developmental Screen” . I’m not sure how long they’ve been used in Ontario or if they’re standard. However, our Doctors compares the kids actions to a set list… «more»