I once joked that I think I pay the salary of some of the swim teachers at the pool, because of how many times my kids have repeated certain levels. And while it hurts to do these levels multiple times, I still firmly believe that all that money is worth it. Swimming is a life … More Doing swimmingly
We are trying to squeeze as much as we can out of the last bits of summer. That means Friday nights we try our best to take the kids to Canada’s Wonderland, where the lines are drastically shorter, and in some cases non-existent. I don’t know what we were thinking earlier in the year, but … More Thrill Seekers
My Little Bird is in Grade 3 and I’m not really sure what to expect. I can see a shift in her already, a change is coming. I suppose she is officially already a tween, a term she finds funny. But it’s not lost on me that the teen years are a mere blink away. … More 20 Questions for my third grader
There were no tears today. None. Not from me, or the Little Bird or the Little Mouse. So, let’s just take a moment to acknowledge that milestone. Especially where I am concerned. It’s a pretty big deal. Okay, onto the kids… We began the morning, as we do on the first day of school every … More First Day of School: 2016 edition
School is upon us, and you can feel the excitement in the air! The girls have picked out new backpacks and lunch bags; they’ve gotten new shoes and school supplies. But the excitement goes beyond new markers and crayons. It’s the idea of a fresh start; creating new memories and making new friends I shake … More Here come the pencils! Here come the books!
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