I'm always wondering what the world will be like when my kids are grown up. Will they be keen on working hard and not be "entitled" as our generation is so worried about? Will they understand the need to help those who can't help themselves? Will they understand that we can all learn from each other … [Read more...]
Clueless
We know that raising kids doesn't come with a handbook. Raising kids with special needs? OY! We're going through this blind. With no help. Cuyler is my heart but lately I have no clue what I'm doing with this kid. We are seeing behaviours I never thought we'd be dealing with. Aggression. … [Read more...]
What is your school doing?
Well the start of the school year has brought about some interesting and frustrating issues regarding teachers and their roles / responsibilities.We are all aware of the teachers whole work to rule issue and for the most part we get it - at least I do. However there are some issues that are so … [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...]
MY DAY WAS HELL HOW WAS YOURS?
Some days are hectic but let me tell you the other day was hell. After a peaceful morning the twins all of a sudden decided to cry all afternoon and refused to nap. The culprit behind this behaviour? New molars coming in. But it gets worse.The children arrive from home and … [Read more...]
Meet the Parents
No, not that meet the parents (although I will admit it is one of my favourite funny movies). No, this is about an altogether different kind of Meet the Parents. It's the time of year when school boards across the country organize the first Parent-Teacher Conference of the year, formerly … [Read more...]
Sugar and Spice and Everything Lice
It happened in January.My husband had just left for a month-long business trip to South America, leaving me alone in the greyest, coldest time of year to parent our three young children. No big deal. I could handle it. I was strong, capable and in control.That is, until my daughter came home from … [Read more...]
Turning chaos into organization!
This year I have one starting high school, one in grade 8, and four in elementary school full day, so I knew beforehand that I was going to have to get super organized and become very efficient. Last year some days (okay months) were really crazy in the morning as everyone tried to scramble … [Read more...]
Big Changes Ahead
Wouldn't it be nice if we could just push pause sometimes...? I am going to spend today soaking up every second of my kids. ONE MORE SLEEP til school. As much as I am looking forward to it I cannot help but think about what a big year this will be for us. So many changes. Eva begins full … [Read more...]
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