We’re getting closer. Closer to the day when we take the Little Mouse out of daycare for the last time and say goodbye to the teachers and friends she’s been surrounded by since she was a year old. Closer to the day when we buy her a new uniform, a new lunchbox and she starts … More Getting closer
I am still amazed at the beautiful assembly the Little Bird’s class put on last week, in honour of Mother Mary and Mother’s Day. Her grade one class did all the readings, all the blessings and all the tributes. The Little Bird was responsible for doing the closing prayer, thanking the whole school and the … More Pink balloons
Pheeyoush! /ˈf(y)ü ü üsh’ Exclamation Expression of relief by a three year old Little Mouse, who thinks she’s saying phew! What a week! As it is every year, the weeks leading up to Christmas are usually booked solid, activities, outings, visits with friends and more. This year, it went something like this; Monday I had … More Pheeyoush!
It’s the time of year when things come to a head; the days are shorter, the cold is upon us and it’s time for teachers to send home the progress reports. The Little Bird has seemed very happy in grade 1. There have been no incidents, no phone calls and no notes home. She … More Patience and progress
It feels a little rusty to type the words as they flow from my brain. The words are always there, but the time always isn’t. I have been busy. And that means that unfortunately I have to put aside what I love to do most – writing. It’s the usual suspects; work, school, … More Must-do vs. want-to
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