Primary blew by at the speed of light, and suddenly there was a little boy — a BIG little boy with a brand-new haircut — standing eagerly at the bus stop ready for Grade 1. I’m so eager for D to get home so… Continue Reading “Here we go, Grade 1”
It’s no secret that I’ve been struggling this summer. Some days are better than others. It’s been a year since I started taking antidepressants and I alternate between thinking they’re the best thing in the world and wondering if they’re working at all. I’m… Continue Reading “Six and a half hours”
I’ve been freelancing here at home since my youngest was about three months old, and I’ve made a career out of it since he was a year old. It’s my entire livelihood and I’ve gotten rather good at it in the last six-ish years thanks to… Continue Reading “My top three tips for new freelancers”
We’re heading home today after nearly a week in sunny southern Ontario. (Yup, just like we did right around this time last year.) What’s that thing people say — if you’re travelling with kids, it’s a trip, and if you’re travelling without kids, it’s… Continue Reading “Working from home … on vacation”
School is officially out for our eldest and our youngest has been home from preschool for more than a month now. A surprising chunk of my friends are teachers, so they’re reveling in two-month vacation glory. Others are on maternity leave or are stay-at-home… Continue Reading “The work-at-home summer”