Yesterday I sent my girls off to their respective schools, and I headed off to mine - each of us for our own first day. And that, more than September 21, defines the end of summer for me.So I took some time to reflect and look back on the summer we had this year in 2012 - and it was a great one!I … [Read more...]
1 down, 63 to go!
Yes. Sixty three days until school starts. The kids are on day 2 of camp and all reports came back positive yesterday. Cam likes his group. Cuyler likes his support worker. Eva likes that she's only going for this week. The rest of the summer she's with moi. I want to cram in as much girl time … [Read more...]
Wonderful Wonderland
We took the kids to Canada's Wonderland yesterday.For the first time. Ever.I think Cam is the only one of his friends who hadn't been yet. And I felt bad. We haven't done much this summer. Sean is just taking holidays now and I have a hard time taking the 3 of them by myself … [Read more...]
The Big Itch: Urban Summer Adventure
Get ready for summer! The Big Itch Blog Series is hosted by Benadryl. Share your stories summer in the city with kids in the comments below for your chance to win a backyard prize package, and be prepared for the unexpected this summer thanks to the itch specialists at Benadryl. Face the facts: most … [Read more...]
Boys Gone Wild
I did something many parents would think crazy; I took eight kids, including six 10-year-old boys, to Canada's Wonderland for my son's 10th Birthday. Think I'm crazy yet? Just wait. Not only did we go but we got there before it opened and we left ELEVEN AND A HALF hours later. Yup. And you know … [Read more...]
Blind Love or Abuse?
I know this topic is controversial so I am prepared. But it has to be discussed because what I saw yesterday broke my heart. My kids and I went to Canada's Wonderland with another family. We rode the coasters, splashed in the water park, and basically ran non-stop around the park from one line to … [Read more...]
A Walk in the Park
Yesterday was a great day. I spent over 11 hours with 6 kids and a pal at Canada's Wonderland. A place I adored as a teenager. The rides, the thrills. I was a full-fledged roller coaster junkie. And now, so are my kids. My nearly 9 year old son (3 more days!) would go on anything. No fear. He LOVED … [Read more...]