The kids and I had a VERY interesting conversation last night, a full eight nights after they returned from a weekend at my mom’s. Apparently, in between repeat viewings of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, they screened … something else. MY INNOCENT CHILD,… Continue Reading “When your kids accidentally watch Bad Moms Christmas”
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”
There once was a time when we’d buy cheap laminate bookcases if we needed more storage in a room. Now we just build our own wooden shelves, and there’s no going back. If we no longer need the shelves in a particular room, we… Continue Reading “Cheap and easy DIY floating shelves”
I can’t remember when or why the first cardboard box arrived. All I know is he’s been steadily adding to the collection for almost two months. “I’m making an arcade,” our seven-year-old son announced. With scissors and tape, he’d turned one box into some… Continue Reading “Cardboard box entrepreneurs”
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”