We went on a road trip this weekend to visit my son. He's away at his grandma's for a three-week visit and we are popping up to see him on weekends to soak up some sun. We went the whole first week with a steady stream of photos, but no phone calls. This didn't really phase us, but we were curious … [Read more...]
A Mare Usque Ad Mare
Canada Day quiz: You know what that is, that title? Answer: It's our official motto, the one on our crest, and it means "from sea to sea." And for today, I have a wonderfully readable book about this great land of ours. Hey Canada! by Vivien BowersTundra BooksISBN: 978 1 77049 255 4This book … [Read more...]
The Grandmother’s Curse
If my mother is coming for a visit, you can pretty much guarantee that our children will catch some sort of nasty virus (usually involving high fevers and copious amounts of barf) and they will be miserable the whole time she's here, I'll be a sleep-deprived mess, the house will totally go to pot … [Read more...]