Things We Need for the Room

I posted several ads up on www.kijiji.ca in an attempt to raise some funds for Remy's Room.  After a few days, there were no serious buyers, so I asked my Facebook friends to take a look at my ads.  Oh, you could check them out too, of course:  http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-PostersOtherAds-W0QQUserIdZ61891927.  If that link doesn't work, try clicking on this one http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-home-garden-5-cup-Black-Decker-Coffee-Maker-W0QQAdIdZ275168015 then click on "View Poster's other ads" on the right hand side.

In any case, I received some requests to know what is needed for Remy's play room.

So, here it is:

1.  A wooden stairs structure like this:
(Remy loves climbing up the rollable stairs that we see at grocery stores and other big commercial stores)

2.  A safe ladder might also do the trick.  Something like this perhaps:  

3.  Bricks to use as a balance beam like this from www.onestepahead.com:

4.  A scooter board:

5.  A balancing disc:  http://www.sensorygoods.com/floorproducts.aspx  <<<---- this website is full of great sensory products!

6.  A large mirror that Remy can't trip off the wall.

7.  We'd love to make something like this (thank you, Linda, for the photos!):

Remy's seeks a LOT of sensory input.  He mouths things all the time, scratches surfaces with hard objects (such as clanging a metal spoon against the textured windows), wobbles from left to right, runs circuits... in any case, most of these items are for motivation.  If you are handy, have "scrap" materials and want to help us make some of these things, or if you know of other ways on how to stimulate his senses, please leave me your comment.  I really appreciate hearing from you.

Now, the most important element we need are great volunteers - the above are just things.  They are tools and building blocks, which are very important.  But most importantly we need the workers, the life force, the enzymes, if you will to do the job :)  So if you know of people who might be interested, please do make them aware of Remy's Room.  Thank you so much for accompanying us through our journey.

Remy's Birthday wishlist for 2011

I've been receiving requests for a list of possible presents Remy would like for his birthday this year.  First of all, thank you so much for remember the big little guy's special day!  Your love and thoughtfulness mean much more than any physical presents.

Wishlist:

1.  a new bicycle (he has outgrown this bike from last year with the training wheels)
2.  a sturdy wooden wagon (like the classic Radio Flyer) in which he and his sister can both sit without their feet crammed
3.  a couple sets of bamboo utensils (http://www.upayanaturals.com/Bamboo_Flatware_Set_Includes_One_knive_fork_s_p/sfw-1101.htm)
4.  bamboo tongs (right now, the takes anything - and my metal tongs to scratch surfaces) likes these http://www.grassrootsstore.com/Organic_Bamboo_Tongs_p/9986.htm
5.  a contribution to his Son-Rise Program

For the first two items, it might just be easier to make a contribution toward it since it's difficult to know what size bike to buy without the kids there - and we might have to just get the materials to build a wagon that's sturdy.  As for items 3 and 4, duplicate sets are welcome - they tends to break things easily.

Thank you for thoughtfulness.

Celebrate yourselves today!