Back to School!

 Yay, we are so excited that schools are open for in person learning.  We are lucky to live in Toronto where we get to choose in person or virtual learning.  After speaking with Zoe's doctors, Ailsa's nephrologist and the girls' pediatrician, we have decided to go with the in person decision.  We can switch to virtual learning later if circumstances change.  

The girls were so excited to shop on line for back to school outfits and show them off their first day.  Willow started pre-school and is excited to go to school like her big sisters.  

Willow says goodbye to Zoe from a "safe" distance.

Back to school is definitely looking different this year.

Thank you Camp Sunshine!

We had signed up for a family camp for children with kidney disease.  Ailsa was so excited to get to meet other children her age and to be the focus of a special needs camp instead of "just" the sibling.  Unfortunately, camp (like everything else) was cancelled this summer.  However, Camp Sunshine did a virtual camp in August.  It just happened that it was going on while Zoe was in hospital.  It was a great distraction for Ailsa and Willow at home.  And when Zoe was feeling up to it, she could join in from the hospital too!  Camp Sunshine is an amazing organization and we really look forward to going to the family camp next year and meeting all the wonderful volunteers and staff in person.

Ailsa and Willow made crafts at home and sent some of them to Zoe to decorate her room in hospital.

The girls all loved watching the virtual programs, especially the talent show.  A&W watched from home while Zoe FaceTimed with them and watched too.  Lots of giggles and smiles all around.