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Fairness is the last word in our CDF family motto. I think it is also the most difficult one to understand. For many, fairness means equality – or treating everyone exactly the same. If fairness did mean that then it … Continue reading
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Determination is the next word in our motto. Why? Well, determination is one of the greatest assets we can possess. It is the value that can help bring out the best in us. It helps us build self confidence and … Continue reading
The kids carved their pumpkins on Saturday, and the house got decorated. Sam and I made his “Surprise Dinner” on Sunday night: Calamari, honey mustard pork, spinach salad and a yummy “orange and chocolate cake”. He did a great job … Continue reading
Back in this post, we talked about our family motto: CDF: Charity, Determination and Fairness.We chose this motto, because we really do identify ourselves as the CDF’s and it was easy to remember. The words we selected were very carefully … Continue reading
The other day, Gabe told me he was cold in his room, and wanted to use the coveted, best, furry, warm blanket from our family room to sleep with. He shares a room with Zach on the top floor of … Continue reading
I can’t let Thanksgiving go by without sharing some of the things I am grateful for. Today we have no children around. It’s weird being Thanksgiving Sunday and it just being Rob and me. However, we are getting used to … Continue reading
Back to the basics. That is what September is all about for me. Back to school, back to homework, back to making lunches. Back to routine essentially. I like routine. I like structure. I like tradition. I know sometimes routine … Continue reading
I passed on a nugget of wisdom to the kids that I learned. A friend relayed how when he was younger, his parents taught him to only say things that were “Kind, True and Necessary” (KTN). If it’s missing one … Continue reading
Hard to believe that another year has started! Gabriel has gone off to Grade 8. Alexandra is starting Grade 5. (Check the cutey curls!) Zachary is starting Grade 5. Joshua is starting Grade 3. (I threw in a goofy pic … Continue reading
We are finally back together! Zach and Josh arrived last night with their Grandparents. They had a great time. (Sorry for the iphone pics) Josh called me “Ama” (what they call their Grandmother) all the way home. It was quite … Continue reading