For about 3 months, my wife and I had been looking forward to this past weekend. We were taking Pea to a friend's cottage just outside of Ottawa for the first time, and we were eager to see how Pea would react to a lake front environment and the potential for water games and other outdoor … [Read more...]
CLOSED: The Big Itch: Summering at the Cottage Contest
What better way to while away the days of summer than by relaxing at the cottage. Many of our best memories were spent at the cottages of friends and family. We want you to share these memories with us. Tell us your favourite stories spent up at the cottage with your … [Read more...]
Am I the only mom dreading back-to-school??
Both in real life and online moms everywhere are counting down to back-to-school and some have already expressed their glee regarding their Boards early start to the school year. I, however, am not. I am plugging my ears and shouting "I can't hear you!" at the top of my lungs. I don't know why … [Read more...]
Ahhhhh. The Simple Things.
This past week was a good reminder that sometimes the simplest things bring the greatest joy. My life is busy and full and rewarding but this week was just plain fun. We went away to a little resort in Muskoka with a few families. Some we knew and some we got to know.The kids played with their … [Read more...]
Cottage Life
Now I get it! Cottage life rocks. Prior to this, I must admit, I silently questioned all those souls sitting patiently on the highway, waiting to escape to their lakeside getaways. Well, this past weekend, we visited our friends, K. and L.'s, spectacular cottage on Gull Lake, and … [Read more...]
Another rainy day
What summer is this! I'm finding it hard to keep my spirits up when every day it feels more and more like November. Ugghhh. My spirits are low, and my kids are cranky. I've decided that the only strategy possible is to keep busy and to forge ahead with plans despite nature's lack … [Read more...]
Bonfires and Cloudbursts and Marshmallows (Oh, My!)
On Wednesday, I voluntarily missed So You Think You Can Dance. (I know! ZOMG!)But actually, it was worth it. See, my girls and I had been invited to a bonfire at -- wait for it -- my husband's-step-sister's-godfather's cottage. And that's not even as confusing as the driving directions for getting … [Read more...]
Lessons from the Mother of the Year
To my 5 year old daughter one's age is a direct reflection of their status. Height helps but age is key. In her camp group she knew everyone's age to the 1/2 or 3/4 year but could only identify one or two of the group by name. This weekend I had some insight into exactly why this is so important in … [Read more...]