Tis' the season of shortbread and gingerbread houses. I don't know about you, but my biggest challenge with making the house is getting it to actually stick together! My friend Russell made this video to help out parents at our school in preparation for a fundraiser. I thought I'd … [Read more...]
French Immersion: The Pros and Cons
In the summer, I took my kids to a French bakery for their favourite croissant and pain au chocolate. My son ordered in French, and the girl at cash was charmed. This is his fifth year in French Immersion at a Toronto public school, and his language skills are increasingly strong. … [Read more...]
Opening Ceremonies
After dinner, we snuggled on the sofa to watch the Opening Ceremonies. I didn't know what to expect. What a spectacular surprise! Danny Boyle's extravagant celebration of culture blew me away. I'm a sucker for anything literary, and Boyle didn't disappoint: Shakespeare, Blake, … [Read more...]
Book Review: Waiting for the Monsoon by Threes Anna
For me, summer reading has a particularly sweeter taste. There's something decadent about curling up with a good book on a lollagazing summer afternoon, with the hot sun blazing in the distance. In a hammock, or curled up inside, it's all good.I've been reading Waiting for the Monsoon, … [Read more...]
Summer Learning?
We're now in the second week of summer holidays, and the kids have settled into a rhythm of park, play, TV and more play. With the Toronto heat, we've focused on staying cool - lots of wading pool and sprinkler time.This week we're in Calgary with the grandparents, and it's gorgeous here. … [Read more...]
The Table Today
One of my favourite childhood memories is our family dinners at home. My mom was an excellent cook, and dinner was always something delicious to look forward to. My parents, my brother and I always sat together for our evening meal. This was our opportunity to talk about our day, … [Read more...]
A Show, A Song, A Memory
I've been watching the new HBO show, Girls. Three episodes in and it's just starting to find its groove. It's a little dirty, a little jarring, a bit much. I still don't know if I love it. I like the premise though - four friends trying to find their way post-graduation. Last … [Read more...]
From Dora to Hulk
I've seen the episodes so many times that sometimes I dream about them: Caillou, Dora, and Max & Ruby (my personal favourite).The Treehouse gang visits our household daily, at times when I need to cook/nap/use the computer. These trusted friends have occupied my kids through years of … [Read more...]
Running into a new decade
I turned forty a few weeks ago. The day was harder than I expected it to be, and I don't really know why. However, the day passed and now it's just a number. With the milestone birthday, I paused to reflect on the past, the present and the future. Time is flying and there are … [Read more...]
March Break: Staycation
We were around for March Break and had the best time hanging out in the city. I loved the respite from our tyrranical routine; leisurely mornings with late breakfasts were the norm, and we did lots of visiting with family and friends. The tropical weather only added to our frolic, with … [Read more...]
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