This link was passed along on Facebook the other day and I thought it was a great example of “paying it forward” and how we should be aiming to live every day (not just at Christmas time). I showed it … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gabe
“Don’t criticize the joy in people“Gabe “Don’t criticize what you’re not doing”Alexandra I have a couple of brilliant children on my hands. We were missing a few people for dinner tonight (minus Rob at a work function and Zach and … Continue reading
When the boys were little, I often would sing them songs as part of our bedtime routine. Most of the songs were ones I had learned from my Dad when I was little (Molly Maloney, My Bonnie Lies over the … 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
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
I do love traditions, but I think I have created a monster. Or five of them. Josh is a February baby. For his 8th birthday this past year, he didn’t know what he wanted since we had just had Christmas. … Continue reading
Well the summer is officially over. I know that is the case when we transition from the summer sports to the fall sports. We had a fun summer, with all the kids in soccer. Sam, played on Team Argentina. He … 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
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