Tag Archives: bathroom

Condo Life

Posted on April 5, 2013 by chebandbecky

We are staying at the condo tonight; the first time in two months. I can hardly believe it. The bathroom is done and we are back. I have been organizing and packing the last two days, and I still forgot … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Home, Life, parenting, renovation | Tagged bathroom, condo, dirt, ipod, life, renovation, television | 8 Comments

Best Day Ever?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by chebandbecky

I got an e-mail message today telling me that the bathroom renovation was complete! Yippee. Becky and I headed over to the condo after lunch to take a look. Here are the “Before” pictures. The tiling was hideous, a large … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Home, Life, Photography, renovation, wheelchair | Tagged bathroom, condo, fireplace, insurance, photos, renovation, wheel-in shower, wheelchair, wood stove | 9 Comments

Privacy Please

Posted on March 25, 2013 by chebandbecky

Yesterday, Becky and I decided we needed a vacation. No, we’re not going away, or planning day trips, we’re taking a vacation from staff. This is not the staff we hire, it’s the staff that are sent from an agency … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Home, Life, parenting, renovation | Tagged attendants, bath bench, bathroom, disability, privacy, staff, vacation | 12 Comments

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Posted on March 17, 2013 by chebandbecky

Becky and I are spending an afternoon at the condo. It seemed like a good idea at the time. The reality is dirty, congested, and non-functional. We ignore all the dust, the piles of tile, the cutting machine in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Disability, Family, Home, Life, renovation | Tagged bathroom, condo, disability, life, mess, Mississauga, wifi | 2 Comments

It Begins…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by chebandbecky

The long awaited bathroom renovation began today. I wasn’t sure how I was going to juggle everything, letting workman in and out at the condo, taking care of Becky at the house, driving back and forth, training new person at … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Life, parenting, Repairs | Tagged bathroom, condo, disability, life, Parenting, renovation | Leave a comment

Day 365

Posted on November 21, 2012 by chebandbecky

Yesterday was the year anniversary of Becky first receiving Individualized Funding. It has been a year of surprises. I anticipated Becky being almost independent by now, me having a job (and finally improving my financial status) and preparing to move into … Continue reading →

Posted in chaos, Disability, Family, Home, Independence, Life, parenting | Tagged bathroom, chaos, condo, disability, family, funding, independence, life, one year, Parenting, renovation, support worker, wheel-in shower | 6 Comments