I've been reading some Anne Lamott. If you haven't read any of her books, you really need to. She is just fantastic. Her prose jumps right off the page and paints the most beautiful images for the mind and the stories she tells make me laugh and give me shivers and make me want to take the time to … [Read more...]
Game On! Talking hockey with the TOEWS family!
So there doesn't appear to be a hockey season but for many families the dream, and the fun, continues through their kids. I know you! Yes, the moms and dads who get up early (how many times each week???) and bundle up the kids to get to the arenas. I applaud your dedication for the love … [Read more...]
The trading game at lunch time.
The other day my 12 year old son mentioned that he had traded part of his lunch with his buddy. I asked him WHY?- especially because I pack him a hot meal everyday in a thermos. Ok, almost everyday. But that day his friend had an egg salad sandwich. That totally floored me (you traded for egg … [Read more...]
The struggles of breakfast time.
Do you ever struggle with what to give your kids for breakfast? During the week we're all rushing around getting ourselves (and the kids) up and ready for the day whether it's school or early morning hockey practice. We try our best to give them a balanced breakfast whether they are hungry or not. … [Read more...]
Money Well Spent
The last few weeks of summer were filled with summer fun. My sister was visiting so I had been attempting to cram in every possible experience to make sure that once back-to-school hit we could look back and reassure ourselves that we did everything we could to maximize this time. And in the … [Read more...]
I’m On a BOAT!
I like boating more and more each year. Something about our whole family together with no other distractions, just coasting over the glassy lake while the vineyards and mountains pass us by, is wonderful. The kids are happy, Brinley falls asleep in my lap, and the air is warm.I feel very present … [Read more...]
Thousands of Words
A friend of mine rolled through town the other day... he was only going to be in Montreal for 36 hours before heading to New York (next stops Stockholm and Paris) and asked if I had time to do a little photo shoot with my family, since one of the things he does is take pictures. Oh hells to the … [Read more...]
Just One On Fridays
"Youth is wasted on the young."And first babies are wasted on new mothers.I remember feeling so overwhelmed in caring for my first child. Her needs were relentless, I was basically clueless and the whole experience left me weary. Then I went and had another kid. And then another. And then I … [Read more...]
FotoFriday. First Day
To say that this has been a very emotional month would be an understatement. On top of everything that has happened, Marley missed her first day of big school (they don't have JK in British Columbia). She was to start SK the week that they flew in. I am grateful to our elementary school for … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – FamilyFoto
This was the last time our entire family (in Canada) got together. It was last August. I've been taking a lot of comfort in these people. … [Read more...]
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