I'm a pack rat and there is no better example than the pictures I have on my phone. I thought since its Friday and we’ve all had a long week, why not have some fun? Here is an assortment of random pix I have on my smart phone. I promise this won’t be as painful as someone telling you their dream … [Read more...]
‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Year’s Day’ part II
This whole diet, new lifestyle, be more organized ‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Year's Day’ is tough. In my last blog I wrote about how now's the time to refocus, set goals and get organized. Now is the perfect time because when the kids go back to school you’d think the structure would make it … [Read more...]
Road Trip
This was hour 20 on a 21 hour long drive to Cape Breton. [youtube id="f90Th6Ez8_E"] … [Read more...]
all you need to know about teenagers
Dropping my daughter to camp last week, I had to ask her if she felt there was anything funky about the first clothesline as a method to dry your wet clothes. "What do you mean?" she said quickly. My work is not over yet. … [Read more...]
how to be a good guest at a cottage
1. Bring wine, fresh fruit, corn and veggies and always no matter what the best butter tarts you can find. 1b. Don't eat all the butter tarts 2. Bring jube jubes, volunteer to eat the green ones and wear a bathing suit even if you would rather not 3. Say yes to all fun ideas 4. … [Read more...]
my favourite moments of the week- overheard at art camp
A.L. self portrait at the beach " My father once forgot his bathing suit when we were at a friend's cottage and so he waterskied naked" Was that embarrasssing? "Yes and we were never invited back" ********** "My brother is at the Calgary Stampede this week and he is going to eat … [Read more...]
my #1 parenting tip=prepare the child not the road
You have heard it but do you do it? Prepare the child for the road not the road for the child. I try to remember it The other morning at art camp, I asked a camper how she slept and she said " I was hot, so not that well." I told her maybe she should sleep in a sheet alone and maybe just … [Read more...]
A Sunday Drive
One of my favourite things to do with the family is go for a drive. We are totally kitted out too: we have the van, the dvd player, the snacks, the toys, the crackers that end up all over the floor, and the juice that ends up everywhere but in their mouths. In fact we love driving so much that … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- you would regret it
One of my favourite things about cottage life is the mix of people who come and go and all their influence and stories on me and my family. The sun came out with a ferocity and heat this afternoon, after pure cloud all day. As I ran down to the lake, I shouted out to everyone " you … [Read more...]
Pick That Up
Have you ever thought about how much stuff you pick up in the course of a day? I never thought much about it; it's just something you do day in and day out. I guess cleaning up after your kids should come as no surprise. You don't hear too many kids suggesting they put away their dinner plate before … [Read more...]
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