Christine, Author at UrbanMoms

FotoFriday – By the fire

July 1, 2011 by Christine

Remember when your clothes only smelled like campfire when you were camping? Now I smell campfire every night that I have my windows open. Which...is every night. This was taken at 1am last night (this morning, I guess). This is how most of our summer nights will be spent. … [Read more...]

My Star

June 29, 2011 by Christine

About 2 months ago there was an announcement at school that Talent Show tryouts would be held that week. Cuyler decided that he was going to perform in the show and went to the auditions. There were dance routines, kids singing, kids playing their instruments, skits, magic acts. … [Read more...]

An Early Start

June 27, 2011 by Christine

Last night was one of those perfect summer nights. The air was calm and warm, filled with the sounds of basketballs bouncing. Kids shouting. Counting. Laughing.Once again I was so completely grateful that we found this house on this street, where there is never a shortage of … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – Never ending

June 24, 2011 by Christine

I cleaned my kitchen. Swept and mopped the floors. Went outside to water my flowers. Came inside to sit down for 5 minutes and found this. I am never ahead of the house cleaning. EVER. It`s infuriating. I feel like I cannot get out of the toddler … [Read more...]

The Things I Do…

June 22, 2011 by Christine

Two weeks ago I was approached by Cam's teacher:Teacher: "I was wondering if you would be available to help with the grade 4 Medieval Feast next week?"Me: Sure. What do I have to do?Teacher: "Just help bring the food from the staff room down to the gym and help set it up and then serve … [Read more...]

Favourite Things – Summer Edition

June 20, 2011 by Christine

I am confident now, with these past several days of gorgeous summer weather (you won't ever hear me complain about the heat) that summer is here. If not officially - then weather wise!I love all the changes that come with each season and I've been thinking a lot about the things I love about … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – A good choice

June 17, 2011 by Christine

I made a wise decision when I said "I do" back in May of 1999. He's a great husband and and even better father. I picked the right one to raise a family with.Thank you for being exactly who and what I want their Dad to be.Happy Father's Day! … [Read more...]

Our Special Athlete

June 15, 2011 by Christine

This past Monday Cuyler had his Special Athletes track meet.The one I wrote about in March. I had gotten over my initial reaction to his eligibility in participating and actually started to get excited. Together with his EA, we decided which 4 events we would sign him for. We … [Read more...]

Taking A Break

June 13, 2011 by Christine

Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – The Graduate

June 10, 2011 by Christine

And with that, we watched our last little one graduate from nursery school last night. Why is everything happening SO MUCH faster with her? She's growing up way to fast....sigh... … [Read more...]