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One of the benefits of working as a therapist is you sometimes get to see things a bit more objectively, and then give some advice that might actually be hard advice to follow if you were emotionally attached to the … Continue reading
Leah
Ok. Sounds weird. But super yummy. You need:BeetsWatermelonFeta Scrub beets clean and cut off ends. Cut them into wedges. Put in pan and pour orange juice over them. Let them sit in about 1/2 inch of orange juice. Sprinkle with … Continue reading
As I’m gearing up for all the kids coming home today, I scanned through my phone to read all the little quotes and sayings I’ve collected over the week and I came across this one that is perfect for me … Continue reading
This week we had no kids. They all were off with their other parents on vacation. We had visions of romantic dinners, planned a little get away, and were going to savour every moment. While we did go out for … Continue reading
I mentioned here that Gabe has a little bit of anxierty about sleeping away from home. This year, we really have encouraged him to get out of his comfort zone and participate in some overnight trips. He went successfully to his … Continue reading
So this year Gabe starts high school. He has had lots of transitions academically over the past few years, and has done very well. When I first met him, he was in grade 4 and not doing so hot. I … Continue reading
With all the kids being off this week with their other parent, we won’t be doing a weekly quote during family night. However, I thought I would just share something that really touched me that I read on our program … Continue reading
I was so saddened to hear about the death of Stephen Covey a couple of weeks ago. I remember seeing him speak when I was much younger and being so impressed. Then over the years I have read some of … Continue reading
I guess I should really say “Monthly Snaps of Life” for this one. A few snaps of our “everyday” life around here: BBQ with friends, most of the kids at the BBQ, Sam playing soccer (Rob is coach!), soccer skies … Continue reading
As our kids get older, I find I’m hearing Rob say a lot, “Let’s try to make this into a teaching moment too” when something, or usually, someone, gets into a little bit of hot water. I guess sometimes my … Continue reading