Back in September, I wrote about some of the unforeseen mistakes I've made along the learning curve in my new job as a grade nine teacher at an Islamic school. I've played music in class, worn v-neck shirts, and grouped boys and girls together for in-class projects, all of which are no-nos, and all … [Read more...]
Twinendipity & Science
I've been thinking about writing a post about twins for a few weeks, after all that's what Multiple Musings are supposed to be about. I've been off on a "me" track for awhile. Today I had two serendipitous signs that it is time for this post.I received an email from Gail, former Chair … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – We Did It
Three months ago I did something that I had sorta, kinda thought about doing for along time. I tried doing it on my own last year and the year before but never stuck with it.In July - it stuck. I started running. I wrote about it here. And here. And … [Read more...]
GO TO SLEEP! AAAAHHHH!
A few nights ago, I tried to put Pea to sleep. A pointless exercise, if there's ever been one.Some things to remember:Pea sleeps in her own bed now, in her own room.To put her to sleep, either my wife or I lay down in her bed with her, read her stories and give her a tall glass of milk to ease … [Read more...]
Font Friday: ATLANTIC CITY!
It's Font Friday! Since the 'Mad Men' entry was so well-received, I'm going to do today's post on another critically acclaimed retro series: 'Boardwalk Empire'.First of all-- I don't love this show. Yet. I'm trying. My big issue so far is a lot of the storylines are resolved or forgotten too … [Read more...]
Pet Peeves
I had a post all ready to go about my favourite things but Erin beat me to it with hers!Instead of posting a similar blog I decided to to the opposite. Some of the things that annoy the crap out of me. The small stuff that I sweat.Some of these may seem trite and they probably are. … [Read more...]
Twenty Minutes with Jake T. Austin
Okay, so, I am about to blow your mind.You know this guy right here? Well, if you have children between the ages of, say, 5 and 10, like I do...you know that he plays Max, the youngest Russo on the hit show Wizards of Waverly Place.But what you might not know is that Jake T. Austin is not only on … [Read more...]
Songs That Take Me Back
When my kids and I are listening to music I often wonder what songs will trigger some amazing childhood memory for them. I have a bunch. Starting from when I was really small all the way up to adulthood music will take me back. I am amazed when I hear an old song I haven't heard in ages and I still … [Read more...]
Brothers and Sisters
After spending a couple days at our house, my sister-in-law, while watching the girls scream and scratch their way through the 19th brawl of the morning, gasped, "I never thought they'd FIGHT like this!"Yeah. The two big sisters are both very strong-willed girls and the fighting is incessant. … [Read more...]
This Song Reminds Me of Thursdays…..NYC!!
So I'm off tomorrow to New York City for the weekend. It's my friend Mike's 40th birthday and after the 'lost weekend' in August, I was needing something to look forward to. When my buddy's wife called and said 'book a ticket, get down here,' I did. Even though my kid and I will be … [Read more...]
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