Summer is underway and the first week of a new camp has gone surprisingly well. Well, sort of... As my boys and I waited outside for the camp bus on day one, my six-year-old thought it would be hilarious to hide our bus stop sign behind a double-stroller and a two-wheel bicycle I had just put … [Read more...]
A Time For Endings And New Beginnings
I can hardly believe the school year is over. I think back to my boys' very first day at their new school this past September. I was so nervous I didn't think I'd get through drop off without crying myself. I remember how I stressed when I needed to send in a family photo. Should I send in an old … [Read more...]
First Time Camp Memories That Will Last Forever
I took one last look at my little man, balancing his pack and his gear in his arms as he ambled up the path towards the other campers. This was the first full weekend he would be away from both parents and I was nervous. What if he got scared of the dark? What if he got homesick? What if he got … [Read more...]
Sleep Away Camp Dreams Start Early
"Look, mom, LOOK!" my son exclaimed, bounding in the door. He clutched tightly in his fist a flyer. I asked him to bring it to me for examination. It turns out his grief group is going to have a sleep away camp for three days. I looked at him quizzically. A million memories flooded my brain of my … [Read more...]
Look What I Made! Free Summer Camp Experience With Apple
When we started planning out our summer, the kids started thinking about what they enjoy doing and what camps they'd like to try out. Little one, who is 9 years old, enjoys cooking, video games, art and sports. Summer day and overnight camps are super popular amongst their friends and it seems that … [Read more...]
What to do this March Break in Toronto
We are staying in the city this coming March Break - big kid is getting his braces off! Hooray! So, I'm looking at options on what to do in the city. Maybe you are too? Whether you've got time off work to spend with the kids or they're with caregivers or grandparents there's plenty to keep them busy … [Read more...]
First Time at Camp
I managed to keep it together until we got back to the car after dropping my eldest son off at the bus for his first time at sleep away camp. After that I was one giant puddle. Everything about sending Hudson off to camp was right. He needs a little confidence and personal responsibility … [Read more...]
Acting Out
Last Thursday night was one of those nights that reinforces my attitude that anything is possible. That the sky is the limit for Cuyler and his opportunities in life are endless as long as they are offered to him. Last Thursday night our family gathered at the local performing arts theatre to … [Read more...]
kids really do say the darndest things
First off I’d like to say that I am very happy to be part of the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure on Saturday, September 28th in support of SickKids. This is a terrific event, and a wonderful idea. My family and I, along with Q107’s evening host Dominik Diamond and his family, will join many … [Read more...]
That DIY Spirit
the ninth - yes, ninth - book, and Ivy & Bean are still heaps of fun and better than easy to read series need to be. This time? They are making things happen on their own... Ivy & Bean Make the Rulesby Annie BarrowsChronicle BooksISBN: 978 1 4521 0295 5Bean's big sister is going to camp - a … [Read more...]