Category: Our Daughter
The family that bowls together
It’s rare for our family to have a day on the weekend when all four of us are totally free. My husband works most Saturdays and Sundays, so I often feel guilty that our weekends aren’t packed with the cozy family togetherness I see… Continue Reading “The family that bowls together”
Pink ikat recycled lockers
When we built our daughter’s custom loft bed last January, I really reined myself in with the colours in her room. Muted mauve. Soft pink. Pale grey. Touches of gold, and a tiny bit of dusty rose. I loved the finished look and decided… Continue Reading “Pink ikat recycled lockers”
How we’re tackling our daugher’s (constantly) messy room
When I picked up a pair of tights with a gummy lollipop stick attached to one leg, I was annoyed at her messy room. Then I found the candy wrappers — she’s not allowed to eat in her bedroom! — and the chewed-up wad… Continue Reading “How we’re tackling our daugher’s (constantly) messy room”
The 12 days of Christmas vacation
On the twelfth day of Christmas vacation, my family sent to me Twelve snacks served daily Eleven whiny demands Ten wicked tantrums Nine loads of laundry Eight spills a-spilling Seven rowdy neighbours Six frantic deadlines Five Mommy meltdowns Four broken Wii remotes Three Advil… Continue Reading “The 12 days of Christmas vacation”
Kids on YouTube is the latest obsession
Are your kids on YouTube and dreaming of stardom? I often wonder, when my daughter is watching herself on YouTube and giggling hysterically at her own jokes, if we are raising what’s going to be the vainest generation of all time. Yes, she’s on… Continue Reading “Kids on YouTube is the latest obsession”
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