I had a moment yesterday, where I found myself in disbelief that my little girl was growing up. And that moment happened when we received the package of her graduation pictures. Okay, it’s only Senior Kindergarten, but still, it’s a milestone. I know we dressed her for her picture day; I even got her haircut … More Milestones
I never took swimming lessons as a child. My father threw me in the pool at age 7, while on a trip to Florida and taught me how to tread water, float and dive in. By the end of that trip, I was comfortably jumping in the water and swimming in the deep end. And … More Learning to stay afloat
We exhale for many reasons, beyond necessity. And in my house, it seems to be in different ways and for different purposes. The Little Mouse does it as reaction of wonderment. When she sees something she likes or recognizes one of her favourite things, she makes a small puff of breath out, sort of like … More Waiting to exhale
Or rather, should I say, Little Mouse see, Little Mouse do? My husband and I love it when we have the opportunity to say “I wonder where she got that from” statements at each other. Especially when they refer to the less than desirable habits that each of us have, that the kids picked up. … More Monkey see, monkey do
At any given time, in any home where small humans reside, there are toys. Lots and lots of toys. And in my house, they mostly have to do with princesses and ponies, dollies, books, costumes and more. Also at any given time, will there be leftovers. The remains of moments of play, sometimes fleeting, sometimes … More The toy carnage
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