Maurice Sendak died today of complications from a stroke. He was 83. I cannot imagine my childhood without the bizarreness of In The Night Kitchen or the comfort of my children's childhood without an episode of Little Bear. And then of course, there is the perennial favourite, … [Read more...]
The Eagle Has Landed!
Is that the right term? I wonder. The corner has been rounded? How about the ass has been wiped??Oh YES! The occasional potty poop has become full time! Finally, this weekend, the kid discovered that sitting on the throne is SO much more enjoyable than lying around … [Read more...]
Ending the Minecraft Addiction
When my kids first asked me if they could download Minecraft, the only questions I asked were these:1. does it cost money?2. what is Minecraft?The answers are basically, it depends and a game where you build stuff. So I let them download the free version, and watched with interest as they entered … [Read more...]
Ballet Slippers, Medals and (Surprisingly) Fun
The first time I ever heard the term, I thought it was a joke, or at least a chuckle-worthy oxymoron: competitive ballet.I mean, really? Dance -- and maybe particularly ballet -- is an art. And the very nature of art (at least in my understanding) is so rooted in personal expression that I couldn't … [Read more...]
Strategy document
I look at parenting like a team. Not specifically in an us versus them mentality (no matter how combative it sometimes feels), but as an effort that takes a bit of strategy, lots of communication and sometimes pure, dumb luck to be successful. And like other teams, sometimes the members can disagree … [Read more...]
Blannnnkiiiiie!
I hear this cry at least once a day. If the boy bangs his head or doesn't get his way or generally is just pissed off at me, he wants his blankie.Blankie has been there since day one. When he's sleeping....When he's snoozie and just wants to cuddle (my favourite use).When he's passed out … [Read more...]
So Fresh and So Clean
So it finally happened. No, not the itching from my recent foray into hair removal. But my eldest son is starting to emerge from the hoodie and track pant culture to actually start to think about how he looks in other clothes! Huzzah! Oh wait, hoodies and track pants are … [Read more...]
CHILD ACTORS – Part 2
So after reading my first post child actors maybe you've decided that your child may be suitable for life in the limelight. However before you jump onto the red carpet there are a few things you need to know.You will need an agent, and for every legitimate agent there are another two … [Read more...]
a few things before you go- notes to my daughter (part one)
Dear Charlotte; In September you will go to University. I miss you already. You will have the time of your life. Things will not be the same without you. *SNIFF* I feel like I am running out of time to pass wisdom on to you so I am going to write you a few posts to cover off anything I have … [Read more...]
Showering With Love and Mockery!
I had an unconventional baby shower really. It was everyone I loved - in one place - at one time. I saw it as my wedding but without a groom and without the booze for me. There were no games; no gift opening...just lots of hugs and advice. I loved it. As a surprise, my sister asked everyone to … [Read more...]
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