self portraits from art studio for children "You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes" Winnie -the -Pooh I should leave this quotation alone as it stands so perfectly. But I want … [Read more...]
it is the smallest things that make the difference
About year ago I went to pick up my daughter at a sleepover (why does anyone use that term? We know they dont sleep) party at a friend's from school. The mom, who I did not know well, asked me in for coffee. You know how kids love it when they want more time together and they see you chatting? … [Read more...]
how to be
I pulled into my driveway at breakneck speed on Sunday- you know, the day of rest- with my girls in the car- a little pressed for time and needing to get to a million things, as usual. My neighbour knocked on my door, two seconds later "Give me your car keys, I am going to wash your car. I just … [Read more...]
Feeling the Feelings
My kids are home for March Break this week, so on Sunday we made the 3.5 hour drive to visit Martin's parents in deep cottage country for a few days.During the drive as the children slept, and Martin and I enjoyed some silence in the car, I felt a bit weird. Not sick or anything... just very... … [Read more...]
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