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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them“. Dalai Lama I was sitting in my office listening to the constant fighting that was going on outside my … Continue reading
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I love to travel – it is no secret. I mean I LOVE to travel. In fact, when I met Rob, I told him up front that I have some big traveling plans for my family. I had a couple … Continue reading
My babies are grown up. Sort of. This week the Grade 6ers were off on a school trip to “Island School” for 2 nights and 3 days (held on Toronto Island). This is a much anticipated trip. You only get … Continue reading
The other day, I posted about how I love that my husband (and Zach:) stop to appreciate the beauty in everything, which helps ME to remember to pay attention to beauty. Today I came home and there was a leaf … Continue reading
When the boys are at their Dad’s house for the night, it has been the tradition since the early years, to call to say good night. When they are with me, they usually call their Dad to say good night too, and … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s the simplest thing that can make all the difference. But the simplest thing may not be so obvious. The other day Gabe was studying for a French test. It was a pretty easy test on verbs, and he … Continue reading
We had to do Family Home Evening this week on Sunday afternoon because we have a bit of a crazy week. Today, we talked about “Mindfulness”, something that I have been working on with group I am running at work. … Continue reading
“First observe, then serve” Linda K. Burton I loved this cute little saying when I heard it at conference last week. And it tied right into a group that I have running for work, as well as the Family Home … Continue reading
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”.Thomas Edison I shared with my kids a big “secret” the other night during family night: “Learning is WORK”. Somehow along the way, it appears … Continue reading
Every year the kids participate in the city wide Cross Country race with their school (this was the first of three rounds; you have to qualify to continue on to the next race). Unfortunately there is a “Work to Rule” … Continue reading