Eva came home from school last week and told me that her boyfriend was going to come over for a play date and that he would probably sleep over. "Oh really? I didn't know you had a boyfriend. And a sleepover? I'm not too sure about that. Can you tell me a little bit about Ben before he comes over?" … [Read more...]
Pulling a Story From a Hat
Ever wonder about the magic of stories? Here, we learn that they can be pulled from a hat, just like a magic trick. Fantastic! Mr. Zinger's HatCary FaganTundra BooksISBN: 978 1 77049 253 0In Leo's neighbourhood there was a small, strange man who was an author. Leo would see him out walking as he … [Read more...]
Great Imaginations
We all know kids have big, wild imaginations, and I love it when books play with that, be it encouraging that kind of play or showing grownups who are understanding. These two new titles are perfect examples! When I Woke Up I Was a HippopotamusTom MacRaeAndersen PressISBN: 978 1 84939 359 1A boy … [Read more...]
Owen the Cat
So.Apparently we are expecting.A cat.I do not want a cat nor have I ever wanted a cat but for some reason* and some how, Cuyler has a cat growing in his tummy.Or at least that's what he's telling everybody.It's a boy cat. Named Owen.He'll point out where the head and feet are.He'll tell you … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- walk quietly and carry a big pick
"Walk quietly and carry a big pick"OK- it is actually -" Speak softly and carry a big stick, (you will go far")African proverb favoured by Theodore Roosevelt.Useful for negotiating peacefully, backed by ability to do violence if required. Useful in boxing day sales, January returns, hockey parent … [Read more...]
Imagine all the PEA-ple, living for today!
I was tidying up the house recently while my wife was putting Pea down for a nap. Like any little toddler with access to toys, Pea has a tendency to turn our house into a disaster zone worthy of government aid in the span of a few minutes. So, when she's left to run amock for a few … [Read more...]
Gaffer Fashion
The Gaffer has developed a new and unique sense of fashion that is so entertaining and heartwarming that I just have to share. First, it is important that you all know that she has become a worm. I'm not sure if I blogged about the snail phase or not. I certainly wrote about the Tinkerbell phase in … [Read more...]