She: Ooooo... can I PLEASE have these? *eyebrows high and hopeful* Me: *exhales slowly* Sneaker. Black with some sparkles (but NOT with lights) and black satin ribbon laces. (And embroidering on the heels in an excellent shade of hot pink for this plum of a child. They go with her … [Read more...]
Lessons From Littles
Just to be clear, I don't tell you about art camp because I think you are fascinated with my day job. I tell you about it because I want to re tell the power of taking this thing that looks like this and remind myself and you of how it can be transformative the way every life task and … [Read more...]
Tips To Navigate the CNE With Small Kids
The CNE is an annual tradition for my family. As a small child I can remember going and delighting in the sights and sounds of this massive carnival. As soon as I had kids of my own I was excited to carry forth this tradition. My kids are now 9 and 13 and they both enjoy a day at The EX. But if … [Read more...]
Tips for Life: Teach Kids to Get Organized
Okay, before you start rolling on the floor and spitting the coffee out of your mouth from laughing hysterically at the thought of your kids being organized, let's see if it's actually do-able. Is that a word? I mean, I'm in the same boat as most of you ...don't go there, right? Is this you? Do … [Read more...]
How Do You Embarrass Your Children?
In the great microcosm of life I call Art Camp, the midgets asked me "What do you do that embarrasses your children, Nancy?" Where to start. Where to start. Then I remembered when they were little one of their favourite books was The Paper Bag Princess. If you remember, she was the ultimate … [Read more...]
4091 Kilometres later
I tried to update a few more blogs whilst away in Cape Breton but I had terrible internet connection. I guess that’s the whole point of a vacation right? Unfortunately, I'm not wired that way. If you were in Cape Breton last week, I was that guy trying to find a wi-fi connection on a raft in the … [Read more...]
good clean fun
Yesterday was a tough but special day - this was a good way to unwind. … [Read more...]
The Importance of Camp
I didn't grow up going to overnight camp. My parents weren't too familiar with the concept as they weren't raised with such opportunities. The local city day camp and Vacation Bible School is where my sister and I were sent to each summer. I often wondered if I had missed out on some life … [Read more...]
Raising Minions
While at the cottage last week, out of the blue, Oliver announced, "I'm going to make you breakfast in bed tomorrow morning." I was all, "Ummm...." "Don't worry, I know what to do. How many eggs would you like, do you think?" "Ummm... darling? Do you... are... how are you...?!" And then I … [Read more...]
smarty pants
I was a bit of that crazy 'every moment is a teachable moment' mom with a fat Webster's Dictionary on our breakfast table every morning when my kids were little. We would discuss a word a day. I would write it on this little blackboard and then we would talk about what it … [Read more...]
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