Category: Our Son

Dating your child

I called March Break “March Broken” — only somewhat jokingly — because I felt like I was constantly disappointing someone. Freed from the burdens of Primary and preschool, forced to colour at home instead of in a group setting, our kids were primed for… Continue Reading “Dating your child”

Early Risers vs. Night Owls

We are a house divided: two against two. Our five-year-old son and I are naturally early risers while my husband and our three-year-old daughter are night owls. The kids have the same bedtime, but they definitely don’t go to sleep at the same time… Continue Reading “Early Risers vs. Night Owls”

Learning to read

Our five-year-old is learning to read, and it is totally blowing my mind — but also making my arms sore. I knew he would learn to read once he entered Primary, but I guess I didn’t think it would happen so quickly! I don’t… Continue Reading “Learning to read”

I admit it. I’m super nosy.

My family and friends are always tell me that I’m nosy, but I prefer to think of it as “curious” or “very interested in people.” I don’t think I can even blame it on being a journalist, because I’ve been like this since I… Continue Reading “I admit it. I’m super nosy.”

Peanuts for the next generation (review + giveaway)

I’ve written about my love for Put Me in The Story before (these were our first two books, and these were our second two books), because they are honestly just so great.  I’ve bought these personalized books (without being paid or perked) as gifts… Continue Reading “Peanuts for the next generation (review + giveaway)”