Do you buy a year end gift for your child(ren)'s teacher(s)? I do. Even though June is a heavy month, cash-output wise, I do still make sure to buy a little something for people who spend the majority of their weekdays with my children. The people whose care I entrust my children to. The people … [Read more...]
Dressing Myself
Despite being chronically unstylish and sartorially challenged, I have finally discovered an accessory I can match to just about anything. It's so simple, and totally showcases my unique personality and fairly common coping mechanism! Now, if I could just find a purse to match ... … [Read more...]
(Not So) Sweet Six(teen).
She is six. Going on sixteen. In talking with other moms of girls in this age group, the main lament I hear among them is, "The attitude! It's terrible! She can be SO MEAN! And rude! And selfish!" Truth. I'll sometimes joke that I never knew six year-olds got PMS, but that they totally do. … [Read more...]
one at a time parenting
I am like most moms- a juggler. It does not mean this is done well but all those balls are in the air at once. They fall, I drop them, some smash and on some occasions it is all a beautifully choreographed circus act. Is it time to mention single parent status here to further a point? Because … [Read more...]
DIY Marbled Crayons
Broken crayons. These are the bane of any household with small children. I'm sure most people just throw them out, but I am not most people. Wasting makes my skin crawl, so I have a container that I toss all the unwanted nubs and broken bits into when the kids move on to fresh crayons. I'm not even … [Read more...]
What to pack in your hospital bag
I am full-term and ready to pop any moment. The last few days I've felt like labour was imminent so I responsibly packed my hospital bag this morning. I neglected to do this the first time-round with L'il E and sorely regretted it as I threw random items into a bag between intense contractions. … [Read more...]
I am excited about this
[youtube id="YYnr2ZF-TsY"] I am really excited about this. For almost 12 years I have been teaching children and adults art and I continue to do this. I have touched every single canvas that has gone through my business. While this makes my work very personal it also limits my reach. I have … [Read more...]
The Dad-chelor Party
I have been a dad for almost 5 years; 2 little guys named Travis and Rory. I am also at that age where everybody I grew up with has had kids over the last 10 years or so. In that time I have done the baby registry thing, the classes, the ultrasound, the Braxton-Hicks, the birth, the diapers, the … [Read more...]
Forget Holland – Welcome to Costa Rica!
A few evenings ago I heard water spluttering about in the bathtub upstairs. It seemed odd and a little early in the evening for anyone to be in the tub. "Cuy? Are you having a bath?" I called up. "No. My students are swimming." he called back down. huh? whaaa? Up I went to … [Read more...]
A Young Woman of Great Promise
Any parent of a daughter (and let's face it: parents of sons, too) should be justifiably frightened by the emerging details of the Rehtaeh Parsons case. Pretty much any of us can imagine it: a fifteen year-old girl goes to a high school party, maybe even her first big party. Some booze is passed … [Read more...]
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