Family Life & Kids
The Beach (Some Kid's Books Too)
September 22, 2011
I know we are days away, perhaps even hours (I don't know fall's official arrival - I'm in denial) from the start of autumn. But I'm not ready to let go of summer. There are berries still to pick, in fact we're headed out this morning as soon as I ...
Three Kids One Bedroom (not littles either) ~ How We Do It
September 20, 2011
How our three kids share one bedroom while living with my parents in Nova Scotia.
The Girl Learns to Program
September 9, 2011
It's not just the thing we're learning (that skill or those facts) but the how and why and the way we connect while doing it.
My No-Nonsense Strategy for Picky Eaters
September 6, 2011
I have shared my parenting experience in this matter in face-to-face conversations with those who exclaim, "What good eaters your kids are!" But I've been reluctant to write about it here because my approach is slightly controversial and old-fashioned.
Season of Change
September 3, 2011
It might officially be September but we are still very much living in the moment, in this glorious season of summer. There are days hot enough for swimming at a friend's pool, or cooling off in a wilderness lake after a hot hike. There's blueberries and beaches, the market stalls ...
My Mother ~ My Friend
August 29, 2011
In the month of June we celebrated my mother's birthday. And yes, it took me this long to write about it! I don't remember the last time I was present to wish my mom a happy birthday in person so it was quite a gift for both of us to ...
Blueberries & Beaches
August 28, 2011
It's the weekend friends, and we are living summer to its fullest. Anticipating the tail end of Irene hitting the Canadian Maritimes sometime tomorrow we made the most of a gorgeous day outdoors. A morning of berry picking followed by an afternoon at the beach. Berry picking is in my ...
