Last night we had the privilege of watching Eva and Cuyler perform at their Christmas concert. Two years ago, when he was in grade 5, Campbell played Santa in the school Christmas concert. This year it was Cuyler's turn. He auditioned for, and got a part in this year's production. He got the … [Read more...]
His Village
I've found in the past year or so, Cuyler has been invited to fewer and fewer birthday parties. Likely because the older kids get, they have fewer BIG parties and also because the older kids get, the less they have in common with him. Case in point - a classmate of Cuyler's was planning a golf … [Read more...]
Taking a Step Back
When Cuyler was in senior kindergarten, Sean and I made the very difficult decision to hold him back from grade one and retain him for another year of SK. It was not an easy decision. We did not take it lightly and we had a lot of convincing to do as far as administration at the school. The 2 … [Read more...]
Lessons From the Pitch
Last Saturday I spent the morning sitting in the pouring rain, covered by the worlds worst umbrella. My jeans were saturated (is there anything worse?) and I wouldn't have been anywhere else. It was closing day for the kids' soccer. Cuyler had the first game of the day at 9:30am. They played … [Read more...]
The Hate Letter / The Thank You Letter
Unless you live under a rock, you've no doubt by now heard about the hate filled, horrific letter that was sent to the family of a boy with autism in the Oshawa area. I haven't commented on any of the links that I have seen posted throughout my newsfeed. I just can't even imagine that someone … [Read more...]
It Gets Better
We're in a very good space with Cuyler right now. Which is kind of remarkable considering we are in week 7 of summer break with 2 more to go. I usually get through these last two weeks of summer break by the skin of my teeth. Counting down the days. Not knowing how I made it through each day … [Read more...]
Acting Out
Last Thursday night was one of those nights that reinforces my attitude that anything is possible. That the sky is the limit for Cuyler and his opportunities in life are endless as long as they are offered to him. Last Thursday night our family gathered at the local performing arts theatre to … [Read more...]
A Born Performer
This morning I dropped Cuyler off at camp. The previous 3 years I've dropped him off at Adventure camp at the local community centre. This year we'll be taking a different route and I will be dropping him off at our local performing arts theatre. At his insistence I signed him up for Theatre … [Read more...]
To Gift or Not to Gift. That is the Question.
Do you buy a year end gift for your child(ren)'s teacher(s)? I do. Even though June is a heavy month, cash-output wise, I do still make sure to buy a little something for people who spend the majority of their weekdays with my children. The people whose care I entrust my children to. The people … [Read more...]
Forget Holland – Welcome to Costa Rica!
A few evenings ago I heard water spluttering about in the bathtub upstairs. It seemed odd and a little early in the evening for anyone to be in the tub. "Cuy? Are you having a bath?" I called up. "No. My students are swimming." he called back down. huh? whaaa? Up I went to … [Read more...]
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