Oh, the summer wind-down is (finally) here... but instead of feeling the lazy-hazy dog days of summer, I feel in a rush to get on track for school, which starts for Oliver on Tuesday, and for Madame, who goes back the day after Labour day, as god intended. (I mean, really! Back-to-school in August … [Read more...]
You ARE The Best Thing……
Four years ago today I got put on bedrest. Will, just like he's shown now, had a mind of his own. The kid had stopped growing. So they ordered me to bed to see if he'd pack on the pounds. Ah, if I'd only known how heavenly it was going to be maybe I wouldn't have bitched about it so much. What I … [Read more...]
notes to my daughter- hold onto your way, hold onto your childhood
I was watching you last night like it was the first time. Sometimes, as a mom, we worry. Does the world see you the way I do? Is the world good enough to have you in it? You are not much of a teenager. You dont exacerbate me. I am not fed up with you. You aren't selfish or mean. You have never- … [Read more...]
Ma
I remember when it was just the three of us. I was nine or 10, coming home at lunches or after school by myself because she had to work and my sister was doing new, teenage things. I remember her coming home, in her blouses and skirts, and hustling to make us dinners, meat loafs, mac and cheese, … [Read more...]
Were we doing that in Grade 7?!
This year, for me, is a whole new journey in parenting. My son is in grade 7 and for the first time I am able to personally relate to his experiences. I distinctly remember what grade 7 was like and what was going on. In the past, other than a few snippets or moments in time, I just don't remember … [Read more...]
Helicopter Parent or My Child’s Advocate?
This post was inspired in part by our Teacher, Cayla's, recent post: The Dos and Don'ts of How to be Involved in Your Child's School Life.I have always been a working parent and, overall, my philosophy when it comes to my children is one of "let them figure it out." I think this builds confidence … [Read more...]
Back-to-School: The End. And a New Beginning.
This time of year is such a transition and it always brings about mixed emotions. I am so very sad to see the easygoing days of summer come to an end but I also feel the exciting pull of the start of a new school year. I feel sad looking back on how we have put another summer under our belts and the … [Read more...]
The Tale of The Little Girl Who Couldn’t Say Sorry.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who couldn't say sorry. She was a wonderful little girl with an amazing imagination, a gift for athletics and a beaming smile and a joy for life her parents adored. She was a quirky little girl who many could not figure out and she was often misunderstood. … [Read more...]
My Week as a Full-Time Mom
First, let me clarify that in this post I am only talking about me. This is simply my experience. I am in no way attempting to make sweeping statements representing all working moms or commenting on the challenges of staying at home. I am an expert on neither.For the last 10 days I have been … [Read more...]
How Do You Deal With Conflict?
I couldn't sleep last night. You know when something happens and it weighs heavily on you? When you go over and over it in your mind? I had a night like that.My kids and I are here in Calgary visiting my sister, Kath, and her two wonderful girls. The kids are having an awesome time with each … [Read more...]
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