In one month my 9 year old boy will be turning 10. Something has happened to him and I am both amused and dismayed. Since he could walk he hated wearing jeans. It didn't matter how much I pleaded he refused to wear them and pretty well lived in track pants and tee-shirts. So … [Read more...]
I left my heart in San Francisco
This series of posts on family travel to California is generously sponsored by Omni Hotels.Stay tuned for more of Kath's adventures in California courtesy of CityPASS. You could win four CityPASSes to one of ten exciting cities! Click here for details. You know that feeling when you … [Read more...]
Push It
My toddler thinks it's fun to push other kids.Completely unprovoked, and with an expressionless gaze, she walks up to her victim, plants her palms on his tummy, and pushes him to the ground. It happens at the park, it happens at play dates, it happens at the pool, it happens everywhere.When she … [Read more...]
Sleepy Bunnies, Hungry Bunnies
Spring has been flirting with us, and Easter is around the corner. What better time for books featuring sweet little bunnies? These aren't Easter books, but the bunnies are nearly as sweet as the chocolate kind. 10 Hungry RabbitsAnita LobelKnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86864 1This very simple book follows a … [Read more...]
Light It Up Blue
Tonight, iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to shine a light on autism for Autism Awareness day/World Autism day.I know several fellow ASD parents who don't even acknowledge it. Everyday is autism awareness day in our homes. Here is my quick contribution to Autism … [Read more...]
Twinversations – Zombie Episode
This conversations came out of nowhere on a long drive to Grandma's:Fiona: I don't evah, evah, evah want anyone to talk about zombies ever again!Sophie: You're talking about zombies right now.Fiona: No I'm not.Background:I put Plants vs. Zombie on my iPhone and played it a lot last … [Read more...]
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Having eight children living under the same roof means that my house is loud, full of activity, and did I mention LOUD? Of course having six boys makes it even louder.The other day Sebastian asked if he could put his hockey net in the playroom if he cleaned it up. I said sure, knowing … [Read more...]
Gee My Hair Feels Terrific
I am loyal in many ways; to my husband (we first met 26 years ago!), to my friends and family, to my favourite brands (I won't hit a Timmy's if there's a Starbuck's to be found), but in one way I am very fickle; to my hairstyle.I've had long...I've had short...and I've had many, many years of … [Read more...]
March Break: Staycation
We were around for March Break and had the best time hanging out in the city. I loved the respite from our tyrranical routine; leisurely mornings with late breakfasts were the norm, and we did lots of visiting with family and friends. The tropical weather only added to our frolic, with … [Read more...]
Becoming a Green Goddess with Loblaw’s Blue Menu
Way back in January, I bragged about my resolutions to become a lean green cooking machine. I cleaned out my pantry, became more aware of food labels, and revisited healthy cooking techniques. Fast forward three months and not only are the marshmallows back in my pantry, they are also in … [Read more...]
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