I'm on the internet a fair amount, mostly because of work and writing related obligations, but also for the social aspect. I love all the photos of kids, puppies, vacations, food, and silly things, I love funny memes, I love updates about people's … [Continue reading]
Everything is rosy.
July 4, 2016 by 2 Comments
Has it really only been 10 days since the end of school? It seems like much longer, but in a good way. There's been a lot of activity around here, and I know it's on-trend to claim that we are just going to let the kids fend for themselves and kick … [Continue reading]
Starting summer with a (lightning) bang
June 28, 2016 by 3 Comments
Usually the last few days of school are accompanied by lots of feelings and emotions about the end of school; the kids are both excited at the thought of lots of unscheduled days ahead and worried about them, they are happy to be through with school … [Continue reading]
What is with the watermelon?
June 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
The last week of June is always a bit crazy, no? I mean, not for the kids. Nothing academic is going on, which is just fine. The Grade Sixes had their Provincial Achievement Tests, five in total, and those finished on Monday. Mark, despite being very … [Continue reading]
PMS or Dreadful New Personality?
June 20, 2016 by 7 Comments
One of the interesting things about being in my forties and starting the slow boat to periomenopause is that I have only the vaguest idea of when my Ladies' Holiday will land, which means that I have the alarming experience of not knowing if My Mood … [Continue reading]
Birdie Turf War
June 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Here we are, with less than two weeks left in the school year, and I can hardly believe it. I can hardly believe that 2016 is half over, I can hardly believe that, after seven years of Stampede Breakfasts at the school, last week's was my … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: Beachy Keen, Jelly Bean
June 8, 2016 by 7 Comments
We are having a heat wave! It's hot and sunny and it's supposed to break and be rainy just in time for the weekend. We are in the midst of re-staining our deck; I am doing a little bit every day to take advantage of the hot weather. Hopefully it … [Continue reading]
