Life throws curveballs. Sometimes it’s a big one and usually unexpected. And when you’re six years old, it’s hard to handle. That’s what happened on Tuesday, on the Little Bird’s first day of school. Even though I tried my best to prepare her for the fact that she may not be in the same class … More Adaptable
It is the first day of Grade 1 for the Little Bird. We had a new backpack, two new pencil cases, for all her school supplies; one Monster High and one Ever After, a new lunch bag and a pretty pink headband. We were ready to go. I made a sign for her to hold, … More First in First
This is a post of gratitude. One of thanks to the teacher or daycare worker or parent who came up with the following saying, that literally saves my life on a daily basis. Okay, maybe just my sanity. This saying ends the madness over the pink versus the purple cup, or the blue versus the … More Dr. Seuss at the dinner table
Earlier this summer, I scoured the web, and community centre book for activities that the Little Bird could do since we decided to take them out of swimming lessons for a break. I was looking for something that would keep their attention, something fun but that wasn’t just a summer camp. I don’t need a … More Life skills
I have still barely recovered from our annual trip to the cottage. For the past three years, we take a trip to Collingwood with my husband’s sister and her family for a fun-filled week of “relaxation”. I use quotations because anyone in their right mind knows that going anywhere with four kids (aged 3, 5, … More Squirrels, Geese & Beaver Tails
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