One thing I have learned about myself is that my surroundings really influence my state of mind. I need organization. Clutter stresses me out. I feel anxious when everywhere I look, I see clutter. I think I have passed this … Continue reading
Every year for the past 5 years I have attended the kid’s Cross Country Meet. It is usually a fun day – waiting with them at the start line, giving them pep talks, then cheering them on as they start, … Continue reading
I have added another “four-letter-word-I-don’t-want-to-hear-from-your-mouths” to our list. The kids are already quite familiar with it. And I think it scares them a bit. And I’m totally fine with that. DEBT. Nasty word. I’ve already shared my little secret how … 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
When I was about 6 months pregnant with Josh, Zach began to have major separation anxiety at nighttime. I would give him his bottle, rock, sing and hug him until he was dozey, then give him a kiss and gently … Continue reading
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your … Continue reading
First week of school is over. I think things went well. There were a few glitches along the way which had the little mouse in my brain running hard on his little wheel…thinking…. One of my kids did not get … 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