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Go to the Office

January 19, 2011 by shawnd

I was giving Pea a bath this past Sunday, and as per the normal process, she was playing with a bunch of her friends along the edge of the tub. In this particular instance, Tigger, Dr. Duck and Woody from Toy Story were all playing together.Then, I overheard the following:Dr. Duck: "Alright … [Read more...]

Little Girls

January 18, 2011 by jenbshaw

There just really is something about a little girl with a flower in her hair.It makes some of the hurt melt away. … [Read more...]

Coping with the January Blahs

January 17, 2011 by amreen

I've been suffering from a major case of the January doldrums. It's cold, mornings are dark, and I've been finding it hard to motivate myself for even the most menial of tasks. But, in the past few days, I've perked up and found ways to cope on these dullest of winter days. Firstly, … [Read more...]

out of the blue

January 17, 2011 by Nancy

Sitting at dinner last night, out of the blue, daughter says to me "Momma, I am glad you are dating"I think it is good for you"I laughed hard. I had been so worried about sharing anything with them, thinking they would fear big boots at the door that would never leave. After you split you work hard … [Read more...]

Sunday Surf

January 16, 2011 by erinlittle

I haven't had a lot of time to surf this week. I'm writing report cards, doing a lot of marking and busy with my family life, even on weekends as the girls started Nordic ski lessons last week. Yesterday we had a great lesson, then went for a play date at a new friends place (new to … [Read more...]

I have changed my mind

January 14, 2011 by Nancy

My friend was telling the story of a teenage daughter meltdown of epic proportions- hormones deadlines, friends, missed school during a prolonged illness and that creeping feeling that something is not right and how to solve it.That evening both daughters had 'tantrums' -as one was feeling left out … [Read more...]

Pissed.

January 13, 2011 by Tracey

I didn't even realise she was asleep in my arms, until I felt a weird warmth spread over my jeans...Thanks a lot, kid.I swear, sometimes I think cuddling is completely overrated.Now, if you'll excuse me, I have go wash some stuff... … [Read more...]

Disciplinary Action

January 13, 2011 by jenbshaw

Most days my child looks like this. Ridiculous grins, full of joy all around pleasant to be around. The key word in the above statement is MOST. It seems more and more frequently this little boy is showing up. Now I love this little boy just as much as the happier one but I must tell you, … [Read more...]

What the F is up with Pea?

January 11, 2011 by shawnd

I was speaking with a colleague of mine recently, who was concerned because her 2.5 year old started uncharacteristically waking during the night and throwing tantrums. Her daughter would wake frequently, sometimes for up to 2 hours, and would be inconsolable. The more we spoke, the more … [Read more...]

2 outta 3 ain’t bad

January 11, 2011 by Christine

After my Low post last week I thought I it was time to step back and take an inventory of the good things. There are plenty. Sometimes they get lost behind dark clouds that eventually stream out of the way and the good can be seen once again. One thing I really have to appreciate is … [Read more...]