Category: The Mom Scene
Money, allowance, and paying extra for chores
“How about … $20 for the main level, $30 for the basement and $40 for upstairs?” our six-year-old son asked casually. I almost choked on my tea. Keep in mind, we were negotiating a reasonable rate for the “extra” chore of vacuuming — not… Continue Reading “Money, allowance, and paying extra for chores”
The trouble with (tossing) toys
There’s nothing like Fall Clean-Up Week (a.k.a. Old Furniture as Curb Decor Week) to get you motivated to get rid of clutter. Fall and spring give most of us that natural urge to freshen and pare down for the upcoming season. And — don’t… Continue Reading “The trouble with (tossing) toys”
Can you choose your kids’ friends?
Our six-year-old son got his class assignment as part of his report card, in the form of a nice welcoming letter from his Grade 1 teacher. There was a flurry of Facebook-ing amongst the parents-of-Primaries I have as Facebook friends, and it looked like… Continue Reading “Can you choose your kids’ friends?”
Little kids, big appetites
It is a strange day when your child can suddenly out-eat you — a grown adult. I always knew it was coming, but I never thought it would happen at the age of six. Our son was a year and half when his little… Continue Reading “Little kids, big appetites”
Why puppies are like newborns
Despite the potty breaks and the accidents and the constant supervision and correcting, puppies are the perfect “third baby.”
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