Books about vehicles - and there are lots of them - tend to aim at the rough-and-tumble. But what about if you'd like to calm your wheels-obsessed kid down at bedtime? My first pick would be Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (which I love) - and now, the team behind that title has a new … [Read more...]
Can’t Soothe Him…With No Soother
Well, we had to do it. It was a tough decision but my wife and I agreed that now was the right time. We watched this go on for too long; we’ve put it off, made excuses, heck we’ve even justified it, but now was the time. Any parent out there will be able to relate to this, that’s right, this … [Read more...]
Wednesday Nights
(This picture isn't from Halloween but rather from a Wednesday night in June) My wife and I have a fairly new thing, we both get a night out a week. It’s not every week but we do try to do a little something for us. I play in a dart league in Acton on Thursday nights and Charlene goes out for … [Read more...]
Bedtime or bust
I've been having issues with bedtime lately.Our routine generally (is supposed to) looks like this:7 - 7:30pm: showers and baths8pm: Eva in our bed watching a show until 8:308:30pm: Cuyler bed9pm: Cam bedWith the warmer weather the kids have been outside til 8 or so. Pulling them in for baths is … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Hoarder
I cannot get into bed unless I have checked all 3 kids (OCD? yes). Last night this is what I found in Eva's room. How can she even sleep in that bed? Look to the right of the above photo...She can't sleep in that bed. She ended up here:Is this a sign of future behaviour?? … [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...]
The Joy of Reading Together: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
One of the experiences I treasured most about having young kids was reading together at bedtime. Sparkling tots fresh out of the tub, nestled together under blankets to listen to countless stories of superheroes, fairies, princesses and many more. In those days, often read the same books … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – It Never Fails
This guy rolls up when we're sitting down for dinner, or settling down for bed. It never fails.I kinda wish he would change his route around once in awhile so we could enjoy it for dessert instead of an appetizer or a bedtime snack. … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Bookworm
I hope her love of books continues forever! … [Read more...]