I haven't posted much lately and as much as I would love to be able to tell you that I have been on an a month long cruise without any children, or travelling the world, I can't. No my friends, unfortunately there is a very unexciting reason.My laptop decided it was time to depart from me.It … [Read more...]
What is your school doing?
Well the start of the school year has brought about some interesting and frustrating issues regarding teachers and their roles / responsibilities.We are all aware of the teachers whole work to rule issue and for the most part we get it - at least I do. However there are some issues that are so … [Read more...]
Clueless
I am officially usurped by my eldest son's homework. Sure I feel like an idiot when sitting down and going over his grade five math sheets and not really coming up with a comprehensive explanation to his mental road block. I mean I get the answer, but to me the questions being asked are so vague, so … [Read more...]
MY DAY WAS HELL HOW WAS YOURS?
Some days are hectic but let me tell you the other day was hell. After a peaceful morning the twins all of a sudden decided to cry all afternoon and refused to nap. The culprit behind this behaviour? New molars coming in. But it gets worse.The children arrive from home and … [Read more...]
The Good Ones Inspire
This blog post is sponsored by NIVEA Canada. NIVEA believes that every child deserves the best care. With this in mind, NIVEA Canada is proud to partner with the child rights and international aid agency, Plan Canada, to help fund an education project in Senegal, West Africa. With the shared … [Read more...]
Why its a maxi pad of course!
When you have 8 children living under one roof, there is constant fighting, playing, loud voices, toys being left around, and of course lots of pranks, and the other day was no exception.I was upstairs trying to sort through clothes, pokemon cards, and other crap stuff that Ryley had once again … [Read more...]
So Many Great Educators – Check them Out!
I am writing this post to introduce you to some educators I think you should meet. There are thousands of inspiring educators who blog about their work and tweet with one another to share ideas. I think that Urban Moms should meet them.I had the honour and the pleasure of attending … [Read more...]
I have a job!
Well I did it. I got a job. I know it sounds crazy that I would even consider getting a job with eight children (Two whom are still in diapers!) but I did and I love it.Don't get me wrong - I love being able to be at home with the children but this sort of fell in my lap.Marie and … [Read more...]
MY NEW HERO
If anyone had told me a few years back that my now almost 13 year old son would be in the place he is today I seriously would have laughed in their face and probably told them where to go. In no way shape or form did I ever think he would be able to overcome so many of the issues that plagued … [Read more...]
Gone Fishin’
As I have often noted, we offer our boys a bevy of various opportunities to participate in activities or events with hope that one will stick, passion will kick in and they will log the 10,000 hours needed to become an expert. Which in turn, will provide my wife and I the retirement income we need … [Read more...]
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