It was my mother's birthday this week and she announced that the only thing she wanted was a night with her two daughters. My sister recently moved hom from Edmonton, Alberta, so you can see why this idea was appealing to her. The three of us dressed up, had a lovely dinner out and amazing … [Read more...]
Bedtime for high schoolers?
Ask me anything about babies, toddlers and school-aged children and I am your expert. We've pretty much encountered it all with those age groups. My oldest continues to be my test child. This week, she starts high school. She is the most awesome of teenagers. I am constantly awed by how she lives … [Read more...]
I Remember Colic
Two out of four isn't bad. Unless we're talking about colic. When two out of your four children suffered, rather suffered you through, colic, it's not good. That we made it through is like a badge of honour, even all of these years later. Of course, the first question anyone asks about a new baby is … [Read more...]
A Change In Evening
It's very rare that an evening here is relaxing. Evenings, even summer evenings, in this house are usually filled to the brim. Our four children are each limited to one sport and one activity. Still, that's eight different places I have to be in a seven day week. Some nights I rush into the door … [Read more...]
This Is How Boys Calm Down?
After you've had three girls, three easy girls, nothing prepares you for the sheer insanity that comes with having a boy. Our girls' nightly routine may have been convoluted and tiresome at times, but the boy's nighttime routine borders on crazy. Did you know girls like to settle down with nice … [Read more...]
The Sleep List
One of my daughters, now twelve years old, has always been a champion delayer of sleep. From the time we brought her tiny little newborn body home she would fight sleep until everyone in the house was beyond reason. She was a beautiful baby, with wide curious eyes and white blond hair. Her skin was … [Read more...]
The Witching Hour
Before our first child was born, I read books about what life would be like once she was. To say I was in denial about how much our lives would change is an understatement. I know I'm not the only one who surmised that the only annoying lifestyle change would be having to carry a diaper bag as … [Read more...]