Category: The Mom Scene
Two kids, four ears, six tubes
Our children have stuck Lego pieces up their nose and put screws in their mouth (wait, both of those instances involved our son) and for a long time there was something in their ears that didn’t belong: glue. Specifically, ear glue. Gross, right? Apparently,… Continue Reading “Two kids, four ears, six tubes”
When swimming lessons changed for our family
I folded the towel to make a pillow for my head, leaned back in the Adirondack chair, lowered my sunglasses and let my eyes close slowly. The warm air and the lulling sound of the water were making me sleepy. No, I wasn’t on… Continue Reading “When swimming lessons changed for our family”
Why schoolwork is saving our summer vacation
One of the most fun summer activities at our house isn’t swimming in the inflatable pool, playing on the new monkey bars or having water fights with the neighbours. It’s a daily spelling test. It all started exactly one week into summer vacation. The… Continue Reading “Why schoolwork is saving our summer vacation”
Indoor solutions for ‘Mom, I’m bored!’
As much as I remind my children, “only boring people get bored,” they still complain of boredom — especially during the summer when they don’t have school, their usual activities are on hiatus and many of their friends are away at their cottages. If… Continue Reading “Indoor solutions for ‘Mom, I’m bored!’”
How (and why) we taught our kids to cross the street
It was a big step — about 15 little kid-sized steps, actually — letting our kids cross the street without an adult. I had no idea at what age it was supposed to happen, but I didn’t think it would be so soon. It’s… Continue Reading “How (and why) we taught our kids to cross the street”
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