A few months ago, Catherine Newman ran a contest in which entrants were supposed to share the best piece of parenting advice they had received. Someone wrote that, with respect to infants, it was okay to sometimes feel like throwing the baby out of … [Continue reading]
The Opposite of Toyland, or My Basement is a Recycling Plant
May 14, 2010 by 3 Comments
In honour of Mother’s Day, posted on the wall beside Jake’s classroom is a list of all the children’s names and their response to the question, what makes moms special? I was happy to see Jake’s response, she gives me lots of hugs, as opposed to … [Continue reading]
Mother, that sailor suit doesn’t fit anymore.
May 11, 2010 by 5 Comments
How was your weekend? I hope all you moms had a lovely Mother’s Day. Mine was quite lovely. My husband and the boys took me to the garden centre on Saturday, a.k.a. my happy place. Then it snowed a little. Yes, Mother Nature, I bought plants … [Continue reading]
May there always be mama
May 7, 2010 by 6 Comments
This morning the pre-kindergarten hosted a Mother’s Day Tea. In related news, I am a complete emotional mess. The kids were so cute, serving up fruit salad and cotton-ball-decorated cards, and sang the following tear-inducing song: “May there always … [Continue reading]
May the Fourth Be With You
May 5, 2010 by 2 Comments
Happy Star Wars/ Luke Skywalker Day! Less festively for the fourth day of May, we have been having a blizzard. There was a winter storm warning AND a wind warning last night, which is somewhat disheartening. Have you read The Long Winter, with all … [Continue reading]
Yummy Mummy and Yoga
May 2, 2010 by 1 Comment
Take a walk over to Yummy Mummy, I have an article over there about yoga. The theme this month is "Mummy Plays" and since I never go out and I can't stay awake past nine, I thought I would write about yoga! Hope you enjoy! xo … [Continue reading]
The Sun Came Out!
April 30, 2010 by 9 Comments
This was the view from my back door yesterday morning: Spring!It's mostly melted now, but it was snowing and grey for most of the day until about 6:00 pm, when the sun festively came out. Jake's mystery illness presented itself as a nasty headcold, … [Continue reading]
