Seriously. What the hell? I know that April is usually a bit up and own, but really? Sun, rain, a thunderstorm and then some snow. We'll hit 25°c Thursday and drop down to -1°c by Saturday. Did you not consider all of those couples who had planned and hoped for a beautiful April wedding? They … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Iced
It was a treacherous walk from the front door to my van this morning, but it sure was pretty. … [Read more...]
Who Wants 20 Bucks?
Updated! The winner, according to Random.org was commenter #57, chel22. I will be contacting you via email to get your prize to you! "There's six feet of snow on the lawn and it's minus 25 degrees with the windchill!" my mom choked out yesterday. She lives in Saskatchewan. Poor bunny. This … [Read more...]
Can I Put These Snowpants Away Yet?
It's snowing outside my window right now. *dabs eyes with tissue* We all know by now that winter is not my favourite time of year, but I should probably add how early spring is often in my bad books, too. I mean really, spring... how could you? What I realise is my expectations of spring are … [Read more...]
Snow Day!
Well we all know how excited children get when a "Snow Day" is announced, and last weeks storm was no exception! As soon as my kiddies got home from school last Thursday all they could talk about was how school would be cancelled in the morning because we were going to get a whopper of a … [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...]
Perfect
That's the only way I can describe our weekend. Perfect.From the weather. To the activities. To the company. It was 3 perfect days and I am grateful.In the past, Victoria Day weekend is dreadful for us. Dreadful for Cuyler because of the fireworks that start Friday night and go on until … [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...]
Non-Fiction Made Fun
Movable parts make these factual books fun to explore. Let's Look at Dinosaursby Frances BarryCandlewick PressISBN: 978 0 7636 5354 5Audience: ages 3 - 8This dinosaur book is a simple one, with bold images and large, abbreviated text on each page. Each spread introduces one important identifying … [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...]