Category: The Mom Scene

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”

When a friend’s child is sick

When a friend’s child is sick, you are afraid of saying the wrong thing. You don’t know if it’s better to say something in the hopes that they find it a little comforting, or if it’s better to give them their space. If you… Continue Reading “When a friend’s child is sick”

Finding the time (for me)

There wasn’t time in my schedule to think, to plan, to daydream. Every minute of the day was scheduled for maximum efficiency. The only time ideas trickled into my thoughts was when I was trying to sleep, and I’d force myself to clear my… Continue Reading “Finding the time (for me)”

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.”

The Most Dramatic Flu Shot Ever, and Why Older Kid Tantrums are the Absolute Worst

Just when you think you’ve moved into a comfortable stage of life when no one is likely to start shrieking in the mall or make a sudden pee-puddle on the floor of the grocery store, a whopping dose of parental embarrassment will smack you… Continue Reading “The Most Dramatic Flu Shot Ever, and Why Older Kid Tantrums are the Absolute Worst”