I am writing this post to introduce you to some educators I think you should meet. There are thousands of inspiring educators who blog about their work and tweet with one another to share ideas. I think that Urban Moms should meet them.I had the honour and the pleasure of attending … [Read more...]
excuse me, we are WASPS
I just got an email from a mom of an artist- I like her very much and adore her daughter- but don't know them much outside of the studio. In my reply email she asked of my name change in my signature line -which has reflected over the last several months my maiden name (but with my previous … [Read more...]
The Cure for the Post-Camp Blues
My son was at camp for a month this year, my daughter, 2 weeks. Returning home is always a major downer for my guys - nothing to do, the food stinks - so this year I decided to ease the transition. Most years they come home and they go from fun and activity all day everyday to 2 working parents … [Read more...]
Will’s Not So Secret Obsession!
Did you know that there is a Cars 4? It's on Disney Blue Ray. It's about planes.Next time I go to the Disney store with Auntie, I'm going to get all the guys from Alice in Wonderland. It's a Disney movie mom.Who is your favourite.....muppet, princess, bad guy from Toy Story, … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Date Night
Cuyler has had the same support worker at summer camp for the past two years and he has grown quite close to her. Last week he asked her to take him to the musical theatre camp's production. She said yes. I told her that I would pay her with my respite money because she was taking him on her own … [Read more...]
The Needle and the Damage Done??
Will turned four recently. This means big birthday party, some cool presents and a year of saying 'next year, I'll be five.' It also means he'll be heading to the doctor tomorrow to get his four year shots. I'm not here to debate that issue - suffice it to say, my nephew has autism … [Read more...]
Morning
I love the solitude of early morning.The quality of the sunlight slanting into my living room.The quiet of the house before my daughters wake, shake off sleep and add their exuberant energy to the day.The smell of coffee brewing.It is, indeed, worth waking up for. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going … [Read more...]
Away from the shallow end
Man, every weekend now it seems like I read about a new rash of accidental drownings all over Ontario. I just looked it up and actually accidental drowning is down year-over-year, but still, maybe I am aware of it because my kids are constantly in the water, like noticing pregnant women when you are … [Read more...]
My Body, Myself
Ahhh, summer. Long, hot days stretching out in sixty days of leisure, travel, food and wine. It's a great time of year for me and my girls. Two months of togetherness and agenda-less days, hours at the beach or by the pool and wonderful meals shared with friends and loved ones. It's bliss. I … [Read more...]
Dear Mom.
Dear Mom,This past weekend I babysat your two youngest grandchildren. It's funny, the anniversary of your death passed just a few short weeks ago and I thought about you that day but from a distant place. This weekend my heart ached for you.If you were alive it would have been you babysitting. But, … [Read more...]
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