Any parent of the opposite sex of their offspring knows how frustrating it can be when you are out on the town and one of them needs to use the washroom. When they were young it I would just haul them all into the ladies room with me, but it didn't take too long for them to start complaining and ask to use the men's room instead. Look, I get it, no male wants to hang out in a ladies washroom and they've got some pretty rude looks from little girls who were in there and didn't understand why … [Read more...]
Boys and Public Bathrooms
January 13, 2017 By 39 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When the gap is small
February 2, 2016 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My third boy was born just shy of his older brothers first birthday. For four days I had two under one but at totally different stages. Their older brother had turned three just one week before. While I did hope to have kids fairly close in age, I never intended to have them all THAT close together, but that's how our story went. After years of being told I was infertile, we had our boys back, to back, to back. Holy cow, it's a mini me! Raising babies together at different stages is tough. … [Read more...]
Peace Work
August 17, 2015 By 20 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
At the end of June, the kid's school put on an Art Night for the parents and community. Each student from every grade showcased a favourite piece of artwork they had done throughout the year. The kids were excited, especially my little guy in Sr. Kindergarten. He couldn't keep it a surprise and let me know before the big day that he had made a picture of a rainbow. Art Night came and we made our way into the gym....errr....gallery. I spotted some rainbows right away, so we went over to … [Read more...]
The Time of My Life
August 3, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I grew up in a sleepy little town where nothing ever happened. If you were looking for some fun, you needed to head out of town. Every weekend, except one. My hometown adopted the Victoria Day weekend as our own, at some point in history and from that year on, we threw ourselves a party and out of towners came to us! There was old fashioned fun for every age. Three legged races and pet shows for the little ones, midway rides and cotton candy for the big kids, and in my teens, I had all of my … [Read more...]
Brothers make the best of friends
January 13, 2015 By 23 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Despite any amount of teasing, shoving and not sharing in the household, my boys are actually the best of friends. They love to joke and laugh together, usually over something about a fart. As much as it annoys me, it definitely makes me smile to see them building a bond that will last their whole lives. But it's times when they show their heart, that really catches my breathe. The times they show their tenderness and love for eachother, well, that just brings tears to my eyes. These two … [Read more...]
It’s Official, I’m Great!
January 5, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With a nephew in his 20's, I've been an Aunt now for quite a few years and like to think I'm pretty good at it. But thanks to this little cutie, who was born just days before Christmas, it's official. I'm great! Meet my brand spanking new Great Nephew! Making me a pretty excited Great Aunt for the first time! Can you tell I'm kind of smitten with the little fellow? Boys vs. Girls This little guy brings the male count up to 10 in our small extended family. So that's 10 vs 2 on … [Read more...]
