The first time I ever heard the term, I thought it was a joke, or at least a chuckle-worthy oxymoron: competitive ballet.I mean, really? Dance -- and maybe particularly ballet -- is an art. And the very nature of art (at least in my understanding) is so rooted in personal expression that I couldn't … [Read more...]
Tolerance and An Open Mind
I created UrbanMoms and I still, seven years later, feel passionate and protective of this space and the community. We have grown and changed but, at the core, our values are still the same - Your Voice. Your Place. My goal was always to represent the diversity that is Canada. I wanted to give a … [Read more...]
The Artist vs The Athlete. Ability or Effort?
A few years ago my son brought home a single C+ on his report card. He had never had a grade lower than B+ in his life and he was devastated. The fact that the grade was in Art didn't seem to matter to him. The C+ was a huge disappointment. I am not devaluing the importance of Art at all but I was … [Read more...]
my string theory
For all the ways you wonder if you are doing a good job with your kids, if you are failing miserably, if you are sure there are periods of extreme and steady shortfall in energy, patience, guidance, good and solid example, every now and then you actually have a moment when you think you are actually … [Read more...]
I hate it
I try to be positive.I try to be hopeful. I try to act like I manage my life relatively well.But when it comes down to it, if I'm being honest - I really hate autism these days. I really do. The past 2 weeks have been extremely difficult.I hate that I feel like I don't know how to parent … [Read more...]
Sleep-Over, Creep-Over
Sleep-overs: late-night whispers, games of Truth-or-Dare, popcorn, pillow fights, pranks, girly movies. I have so many great memories of slumber parties with my girlfriends. There was nothing quite so great as asking your mom if so-and-so could sleep over and having her say, "Yes, as long as it's OK … [Read more...]
viral
I'm happy to report that the diet hasn't been a point of contention for the past few days. Unfortunately that's because Cuyler has only eaten 2 small sausage rounds since last Thursday.He and Eva were hit hard with a virus that brought with it high temperatures and hacking coughs. Eva's temp … [Read more...]
When Is Daddy Coming Home?
We are just over 1/3 of the way through my husband's South American business trip. (One week down, two more to go.) I'll admit it, I didn't think it would be too hard with him gone. He often works long hours on the orchard and I am used to toting around all three kids on my own. But it has been … [Read more...]
I Quit!
My girls are kind of sick of ballet.The classes I paid through the nose for, they are just kind of "meh" about it all and could take them or leave them."I don't want to do ballet anymore, mom," Avelyn explained. "I want to do gymnastics."I asked her at the start of the year which she'd prefer and … [Read more...]
Wretched Report Cards
*SIGH*When I was a kid (yes, I was that kind of kid) I loved report cards. I looked forward to them with an anticipation second only to Christmas morning. Why? Well, of course because I was a good student, with good marks, and glowing comments and -- to be perfectly honest -- I craved that positive … [Read more...]
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