It was a treacherous walk from the front door to my van this morning, but it sure was pretty. … [Read more...]
Sandy vs Cuyler
Cuyler wins. kind of We started talking about Hurricane Sandy on Sunday. Just very subtle preparation for the kids to expect a very windy night and probably no power for a little while. I replaced the batteries in each of our lanterns so they could act as nightlights if the power did go out. I … [Read more...]
Weather Update
When I wrote this post I really thought that we might be turning a corner. I was wrong. I think he is actually worse with the weather now. Maybe worse than ever.He's ok at school, but at home - every waking minute of his day is consumed with whether or not there are clouds, if it will … [Read more...]
here we go again
I've written in the past about Cuyler's issues with weather.Each spring I am always hopeful that this will be the year he overcomes the fear that the rainy weather brings with it. I know it will happen. I just don't know when.I know that it's not quite right now. It's very early in the season … [Read more...]
When it rains…
...it thunders. At least it seems to these days.Poor Cuyler. Every airplane that flies overhead. Every train that travels past. Every drawer that slides open. Every pair of feet running down the stairs. "NO THUNDER!"No Cuyler. It's not thunder.But...when it … [Read more...]
Tis the season
Spring is here. Weather is warming up. The street is full of kids. The sound of basketballs bouncing and hockey sticks slapping the pavement fill the air.It's getting harder and harder to corral them back into the house at night for baths and showers.It's the time of year that Sean … [Read more...]
Rainstorm Vibe.
"Well, this seems straight out of a John Hughes movie or something, doesn't it?""Or a really bad romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock or someone equally as one-dimensional.""See, Lyla. THIS is why we are friends. I would have said Sandra Bullock too.""See? This situation isn't all bad.""Who said … [Read more...]
Mother Nature Can Kiss My…
For about 3 months, my wife and I had been looking forward to this past weekend. We were taking Pea to a friend's cottage just outside of Ottawa for the first time, and we were eager to see how Pea would react to a lake front environment and the potential for water games and other outdoor … [Read more...]
Weekend Update
So much for "sleep-in Sunday". I usually sleep in til about 9 or so while Sean gets up with the kids and makes breakfast. Then he makes a Tims run. Then I get up and watch Coronation Street all morning. Or at least I try to. Usually Treehouse or Playhouse … [Read more...]