One thing I respect about toddlers is their unwillingness to simply go along with something you think might be fun. "You want to take me to a farm and take pictures and I am to smile? HOW ABOUT NO." I get it. I don't like the outdoors either, especially not the rural outdoors. The wifi is … [Read more...]
Dots
(Sara - you probably won't want to read this.) Ok so I don't like autumn, but I do like what it leads to. If you don't already know, I am A BIG fan of the holidays. Thanksgiving leads into Halloween, which leads into November which leads to the Santa Claus parade. The day after the Santa Claus … [Read more...]
Almost August
I can't believe July is already behind us. This summer has been packed full thus far, but there are still four weeks to savour and enjoy and that is exactly what I plan to do! Howdy, August. May you trickle by us like molasses: slow, warm and thick. (OK, bad analogy; that sounds really … [Read more...]
Behaviour Shift
Why can’t my kids act the same around me as they do around everyone else? Last week, we shipped our sons off to Collingwood, Ontario to spend some quality time with my mother and stepfather, combined with a week at day camp on Blue Mountain. Initially we thought about leaving them with my parents … [Read more...]
The Blue Mountain Groove
My 10 year old son did not want to go to camp in Collingwood. There we were in the driveway of my parents house, supposed to run out to grab a lifejacket for Hudson's upcoming two week overnight camping trip when he admitted that he was a bit nervous about being in Collingwood and attending camp … [Read more...]
A Cup of Cheer
We just got back from a wonderful family holiday at the ski hill. It was relaxing and fun and so special to share such great memories with our extended family in such a lovely setting.On Christmas Eve we went to the ski village where there was a huge bonfire, a parade of skiers who were holding … [Read more...]
Hello Holly
Eva had 1 thing on her Christmas list. A baby doll. She went and saw Santa 3 times and each time all she asked for was a baby doll. On Christmas morning her wish came true when she unwrapped her gift from Santa. Her face says it all. She got her baby. Santa also brought brought a pack'n play … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions
Twas the night before Christmas and all through this house 8 little Monkeys were quiet as mice - NOT! On Christmas eve this house is anything but quiet! Here we do things a bit differently. We have a meatless dinner - due to many of my children not liking fish we have been having cheese … [Read more...]
Nailing It: The Festive
I like to have a little fun with my manis and why not? Lincoln Park After Dark is safe and the reds are great. But I wanted a little bling...just a little over the Christmas holidays. But I also wanted something I knew would last me through a few parties. We're hosting double duty this Christmas … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed
Can you relate? I have been sitting here for days staring at this screen looking for something profound to write about. A Holiday tip or recipe that will ease your stress and bring you back to the spirit of the season? A wise and wonderful reflection on the horrors of last week and how we can … [Read more...]
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