Putting the OM in OMG
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Remember that old Seinfeld episode wherein Jerry and Elaine are trying to set George up with Elaine's friend Cynthia? Elaine is talking about all of Cynthia's good points, and adds that she has great eyebrows. Jerry: Who cares about … [Continue reading]
Last week was the Volunteer Tea at the school. I go every year but I don't really look forward to it, if you know what I mean. I don't dread it or anything, but it has always felt like more of a duty than a great pleasure or celebration. With the … [Continue reading]
