I am truly fortunate to have all the help that I do with Will. I'm not sure how any parents - single or not - do it without having options to get breaks. It's not just essential for you - I firmly believe it's essential for your kids too!This weekend, Will was with my friend Lindsay who … [Read more...]
Vandalism or Art?
Watching Britain burn on a nightly basis has been heartbreaking. I took my daughter to London for a girl's trip last Remembrance Day, and it's with a heavy heart that she has taken in the violence erupting in a city she loves. Hearing that much of it is simply mindless destruction by the … [Read more...]
My Kid is AWESOME! Bragging or Stating the Truth??
One of the people I follow on Twitter brought this blog from the NY Times to my attention. The author is asking where the line is between bragging about our kids and just being 'amazed' by them. I've reread it a few times trying to figure out where I see it from.Before I had Will, I'll … [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...]
We Can’t Have it Both Ways
A few months back I wrote an article decrying the "Slut Walks" which were taking place across the country. It led to a huge debate, and tempers passionately flared. It began when a police officer had apparently told a group of students that if they wanted to protect themselves … [Read more...]
The Swarm!!!
Will and I had this awesome night planned....I got home from work, loaded up the picnic basket, got our bathers, grabbed the bike and went and got him from daycare. He hadn't pooped in his pants all day - so we were celebrating.We laid out our blanket and the swarm set in! Will was … [Read more...]
Chauffeurmom
I know it's cliché to complain about it, but I'm going to do it anyway.I am my 'tween daughter's chauffeur. It's snuck up on me slowly, you know. And not because I'm not used to driving the kid around everywhere: hey, we live in the 'burbs, so toting kids all over creation in the car is not new … [Read more...]
Immeasurable.
As my kids and I walked home from camp yesterday, with Oliver in the lead on his bicycle and Madame in the stroller, racing to keep up, I saw an elderly woman headed in our direction. She stopped in her tracks about half a block away, and I called to Oliver to take care. He's safe and capable on his … [Read more...]
Family Day
My family could not be more opposite from Sean's. He's got dozens of cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family all over Ontario on both his mom and dad's side.My parents came to Canada from Northern Ireland when my Mum was 19 and my Dad was 22. My Mum went back to have my oldest sister … [Read more...]
Getting Things Straight. Oh, And Thievery.
Ava Scarlett is still trying to remember how the relations in our family work, and what who is to whom. Her older brother, Oliver, is not helping one iota. Case in point: a discussion from just this morning.She: So, daddy is my husband...Me: No, you are daddy's daughter. He is your … [Read more...]
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