The colour-coded calendar on the fridge is full with PA days, pizza lunches, sports schedules, and…
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Giving thanks
Now that I am a parent, I have to let go of my greedy notions that Thanksgiving is really about…
The juggling act
It was a typical Sunday morning. The coffee was poured. The newspaper was spread across the kitchen…
Lead by example
Before I begin, let me say I have a squeaky clean driving record. I have all my points incurring…
Tart or treat
I believe Halloween costumes say a lot about the person wearing them; you know, who they really are…
Picture perfect
You might think me superstitious, but I’m not (touch wood). I am sure that it was a mere…
Live to Remember
Remembrance Day presents an interesting challenge for parents. We must walk a delicate balance…
Mirror, Mirror
Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…
A calculated risk
First term is almost over. It’s time for parent-teacher interviews. Twice a year, I meet the…
Download
Pop stars and chipmunks have invaded my iPod. Unbeknownst to me, my iTunes music library has been…
Merriment mayhem in the household
Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Yeah, it should be so easy. Try decorating a Christmas tree…
Three wishes
Christmas is not about the presents. Parents say this all the time. It’s the phrase we say…
Its lovely weather for a shinny game together
Father Christmas has nothing on the father of my children, the Carpenter. He is the hero of the…
Dont quote me
The transition from one year to another makes me nostalgic. I invite you to partake in a little…
Here we go again
Christmas 2010 came, it went. I am not sad that the Christmas tree came down. I do not miss…