Sigh, school is starting soon. And you are dreading it. Because you know your kid is going to be that crazy kid in kindergarten. And everyone is going to judge you, and you’re going to dread any phone call, personal interaction, or email from your kid’s teacher. You already know that fall … [Read more...]
10 Picture Perfect Looks For Picture Day
Oh, picture day. A part from the first day of school, it's probably the second most anticipated day of the school year. Everybody cleans up, puts their best face forward - the whole nine yards. They’re great memories to look back on, and if you’re lucky (or not so lucky...) they'll make great … [Read more...]
Getting Ready For Kindergarten With A Little Help From Hi Opie!
Is your little one is starting Kindergarten this fall? I can remember vividly the first days of school for my kids. It was exciting times but I admit that we were also a bit nervous — all of us. We're experiencing all of this again as my nephew will be entering this stage. All of the same questions … [Read more...]
Oh The Places They’ll Go…Without Me: A Teacher’s Year-End Lament
We all feel stressed and anxious, but not for the reasons you might expect. Spring is in the air and kids, parents and teachers alike are counting down the days until summer holidays. But you may be surprised to learn that most teachers don't wait with bated breath for the last day of school just … [Read more...]
Toddlerhood International: El Salvador, Day 4
I've now been away for five days, and haven't seen Toddler since I put him to bed six days ago. Spouse and I have been talking via Skype, so we have been in regular contact, but Toddler is a rocket and he only whizzes past the screen occasionally. He has been a blur, chirping "mama, out" and trying … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Baby
This baby, the one who stretched my body more than the others, and who has also stretched the limits of my patience and broadened the limits of my love, she went to kindergarten today. She was so excited, so ready. And I was too. But then I looked back at this photo, remembering the blur of … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: Bunhead
"Within the past week a child in your child's class has been found to have Pediculosis (head lice). It is advisable that you continue to inspect your child's hair daily." This is how I will be sending Eva to school until further notice. Two out of my three kids came home with that … [Read more...]
FotoFriday. First Day
To say that this has been a very emotional month would be an understatement. On top of everything that has happened, Marley missed her first day of big school (they don't have JK in British Columbia). She was to start SK the week that they flew in. I am grateful to our elementary school for … [Read more...]
Five Fingers Old
Five years ago today my world got brighter when the prettiest girl I've ever seen was placed into my arms. It was an amazing day. I wrote about it when she turned four.We spent all day yesterday talking about how it was her last day being 4. The last day we will ever have a four … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Another First
Her first Christmas concert. My last "first Christmas concert" … [Read more...]