Around my house when it comes to figuring things out or putting things together my wife is the champ. I swear she can do anything when it comes to that kind of stuff. If she had to, she could build the Taj Mahal with nothing but a glass of wine and an Allen key. She’s very handy; it’s why I keep her … [Read more...]
Pick That Up
Have you ever thought about how much stuff you pick up in the course of a day? I never thought much about it; it's just something you do day in and day out. I guess cleaning up after your kids should come as no surprise. You don't hear too many kids suggesting they put away their dinner plate before … [Read more...]
one at a time parenting
I am like most moms- a juggler. It does not mean this is done well but all those balls are in the air at once. They fall, I drop them, some smash and on some occasions it is all a beautifully choreographed circus act. Is it time to mention single parent status here to further a point? Because … [Read more...]
Nothing “no fun” about KindMob.
Depending who you talk to, Vancouver's got a reputation for having a bit of an attitude problem - a complex, even. We're distracted and unfriendly - cold and cliquish at worst. And even though it's expensive here and it rains all the damn time, according to a 2012 survey from The Vancouver … [Read more...]
In The Pink
The end of the school year is here, and though we don't tend to reward our kids with gifts for the occasion, we have at times brought home something a child has been hankering for in particular, only because we don't often spoil them with things. Case in point: a skateboard for Oliver. He … [Read more...]
The Kid Won’t Eat.
When I was pregnant, I remember reading with smug satisfaction on Pregnant Chicken the lists of things mothers swore they'd "never do" once they had kids. I knew kids were unpredictable - I was going to make no such assumptions about my future parenting. I had some general ideas, like how I would … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
The other day, someone at work asked me, “What’s it like to be a father?” and that got me thinking. He's about 6 months away from joining the club so I think he was looking for a little sage-like advice. To be honest, I think he was happy to find out I lost my hair many years before having kids. We … [Read more...]
Cool Summer Camps in the City!
It's only a couple more weeks away and I am running into moms with the look of fear in their eyes. Okay, maybe a little exaggerated but you know what I mean. We've shifted into panic mode as reality has hit. Some of us (me included) haven't sorted out all the summer activities for the kids … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday on Thursday- eat a whole jar of pickles and other lofty goals
Yesterday in art class, we did goal boards for summer 2013 while we waited for our canvasses to dry. One of my favourite artists (age 5) was over in the corner eagerly working at her list. It is going to be a busy summer for her. Her goals include riding a cheetah, being on TV, bungy jumping … [Read more...]
What a Difference a Decade Makes
One of the things I noticed about being a parent is, I never realized how much free time I had before kids. Then I soon realized that the chaos that comes with being in a family is your new normal. For me, my 20’s and 30’s could not have been more different. I can only speak for myself but doesn’t … [Read more...]
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