As we get ready to say good bye to 2013, we reflect on all of the things that have taken place over the past 12 months. The good. The bad. The ugly. Our family grew by one. An adorable furry 1. I became a published author. We tried new things. And they didn't always work out. But as … [Read more...]
Christmas Questions
This is it. We're in the home stretch now. Four more sleeps til Christmas Eve. If you're not ready yet, I don't envy you having to trudge through packed stores and waiting in endless lines. Unless you are my husband and don't mind such annoyances. I am done all of my shopping. Everything's … [Read more...]
The Best Gift Ever
Last night we had the privilege of watching Eva and Cuyler perform at their Christmas concert. Two years ago, when he was in grade 5, Campbell played Santa in the school Christmas concert. This year it was Cuyler's turn. He auditioned for, and got a part in this year's production. He got the … [Read more...]
A Christmas Tradition
For my kids, each December 1st brings with it the excitement that Christmas is ever closer and holiday season is in full swing. The house is decorated. Presents have been purchased. Cranberry candles are burning. Christmas baking has begun (the gluten free kind...don't get too excited, … [Read more...]
All I Want For Christmas
According to my "Sleeps To Christmas" app there are 28 sleeps until Christmas. The kids completed their lists a few weeks ago and I got a jump start on shopping this year. I have only a few things left to buy and I think I'll have it all done by the end of next week. Then I'll be able to hang … [Read more...]
The Last Party
Cuyler turned eleven last Wednesday. Yesterday he celebrated his birthday with friends. It took me a while to figure out where to host it; I needed somewhere age appropriate for the friends he was inviting at the same time be able to hold Cuyler's interest. Cuyler's first suggestion was to invite … [Read more...]
Eleven
Today my baby boy turns eleven. Eleven years ago today we met the boy who would forever change Sean and I, and teach us things about ourselves and the world that we otherwise would never have known. There was something a little bit magic about this kid from very early on... His smile is … [Read more...]
Remembering Together
Today is Remembrance Day. For as long as I can remember, Sean and I have made a point to be at the cenotaph for the ceremony every November 11th. We are so fortunate that the cenotaph is a short 5 minute walk from our kids' school and that our children have been able to participate in the ceremony … [Read more...]
Band of Brothers
One of the things that Campbell was most excited about as he entered grade 7 was learning to play an instrument other than the recorder or ukulele. He had his heart set on the alto saxophone. Last Friday he brought one home. I Instagrammed a video of Cam playing Hot Cross Buns and my poor dog … [Read more...]
A Couple of Carvers
There are so many things about parenthood that irk me. And I know that I will miss those things when my kids grow up. The toys scattered throughout the house. The printing on the walls. The fingerprints on the windows. One thing I know I won't miss is carving a pumpkin at Halloween. I absolutely … [Read more...]
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