I recently watched this video, I think I picked it up on facebook. At first I laughed hysterically. I showed it to my husband and he laughed hysterically. I showed it to my colleagues, and they laughed hysterically. And then I started to think about it. It pokes fun of the competitive mom. … [Read more...]
Unschooling
"Education is about the production of more democracy, production of peace, production of happiness whereas schooling is often the production of global economic competitiveness.", Jason Price, an assistant professor at the University of Victoria, as quoted in The Globe and Mail.I wrote in my last … [Read more...]
I wanted to be “That Mom”, and I mostly am.
My title was inspired by Sarah's posts of interviews with mothers with different styles of parenting.Before my girls were born, I knew what kind of mother I want to be, I wanted be a Natural Parent. 1. My children would not be exposed to toxins so I planned to do the following:Use cloth … [Read more...]
Twinversations
Twins are so much fun (once they're past the newborn/infant stage, IMO).Everyday I marvel, laugh and am amazed listening to their conversations. I'll brag a bit here and say that they really have impressive vocabularies (from reading but also from TV- they've learned a lot from the Backyardigans). … [Read more...]
Regrets
I've heard it said that most regrets are about what hasn't been done, not what has been. In a recent article in which women wrote letters to their younger selves, one said "Have that affair" (among other things), implying that it's best to do whatever one wants, regardless of others wants or … [Read more...]
Twinendipity & Science
I've been thinking about writing a post about twins for a few weeks, after all that's what Multiple Musings are supposed to be about. I've been off on a "me" track for awhile. Today I had two serendipitous signs that it is time for this post.I received an email from Gail, former Chair … [Read more...]
These are a Few of my Favourite Things…
...in no particular order.Curling up with a good book in front of the fire.Nordic skiing with John through the forest on a crystal clear winter's day.Listening to Sophie & Fiona play & sing together (sooo cute, must video more for another post).Enjoying a delicious meal, cooked by someone … [Read more...]
Thankful, and a little bit sad
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Sausage. I love Thanksgiving. We always have lots of people from my Mom's side of the family. There are also always friends. This year we were missing some key people, my step-daughters, my cousin Scott and a many others, so there … [Read more...]
Wishes
I wish:I could stay home part time with my kids. I want to bake, garden, play play dough, sing, dance, read, write, hike, canoe.... things I did a lot more often with the girls when I was working half time.I had more time for work (I know, a contradiction) so I could plan the best, most … [Read more...]
Primum non Nocere – Above All, Do No Harm
I think this should be our credo in relationships. Human beings should treat one another with respect, compassion, empathy, and loving kindness. We can apply this credo in all our relationships: friends, siblings, parents, neighbours, spouses and children. We can apply this … [Read more...]
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