Andy Dalton Delivers…Holiday Cheer
This past week, Jackson, Santina, and I had the opportunity to meet Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Andy Dalton. We were invited to an event put on by the Andy & Jordan […]
Jackson finally recognizes his Italian heritage
I never would have believed anyone had they told me I would have a sandy-haired, blue eyed kid. I would have responded, “You must be mistaken. My child will have […]
THANKS FOR THE SMALLEST OF THINGS
I have a lot to be thankful for: great wife, beautiful son, great family, job I enjoy, a couple dollars, and a house over my head. Over the last several years these […]
Jackson’s World
We thought we’d show you a little of Jackson’s world. We took pictures of some of his favorite items and other things that have become staples in our life. This is […]
Ciao Nonno! Fun with Food
We’re working hard on eating. Jackson’s diet consists mainly of Pediasure: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate. Sometimes we get crazy and he gets Strawberry-Vanilla. He eats little baby food and we hope to get […]
Date Night With The Aunts
Most every Thursday, Jackson’s two aunts / my two sisters come over for what we affectionately call “Date Night.” What goes into this date night? Popcorn and movies? Walks and […]
Arrr, Matey. Captain Jackson and the Eye Patch
Due to his lissencephaly, Jackson doesn’t process what he sees very well, a condition known as Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI). We work with him on various vision exercises, using simple […]
Halloween makes everything better.
Last week was rough. It was difficult thinking about the wheelchair. This week’s been much better. My dad was supposed to take Jackson to Perlman on Tuesday. However, due to Hurricane […]
Support Jackson and Mental Health Care
All of you Hamilton County, Ohio residents out there – may sure to get out and vote Yes on Issue 51. A Yes vote on this issue would go towards […]
The really depressing side of being a special needs parent…
Well, today was depressing. Jackson had his regular Perlman day today and they put him in an Expand-A-Seat (i.e. a wheelchair). One of his therapists suggested we start completing the paperwork […]
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