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...]
The Time of My Life
August 3, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Fun and Frugal Learning this Summer!
June 30, 2015 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
On the last day of school my nine year old son literally ran out of the school doors yelling 'FREEDOM!!!!' at the top of his lungs! The next day he showed up at my side looking bored, yes, my little social butterfly was ready to return to the classroom already! I'll never forget the look on his face when I told him he had two months to go! lol So what's a mom to do. I like to keep the boys fairly unscheduled during the summer days, because they are busy during the school year and play … [Read more...]
What do little boys want to be when they grow up? – Boymoms share!
April 24, 2015 By 44 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When I was little my male classmates answered the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" with answers like fireman and policeman, maybe even a doctor, but usually a community helper of some sort. Being Canadian kids, hockey players or other sports heros were popular choices too. Boys who were super creative answered with fantasies like super hero! Now that I am a mom to three boys, I hear them talk about what they want to be when they get older and I'm a little bit … [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...]
Someday I’m going to marry you
November 8, 2014 By 30 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
"Mommy?, Will you sleep with me?" my youngest asks as he toddles into the room Often this is just a good stall tactic at bedtime, but tonight I could see he was in need of some extra cuddles. So I tucked him back under his covers and crawled in behind him. "Mommy, I'm so in love with you", whispers a little voice in the dark. I can't help but laugh at his choice of words, 'in love' "I love you too buddy" I answer "Cause you'll always be in my heart" He responds This is a phrase … [Read more...]
Hand in Hand
November 22, 2013 By 15 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Last year my middle boy started kindergarten and it was a rough year for him, he just found the whole thing a little overwhelming and anxiety crept in. Most mornings he cried and screamed that he didn't want to go to school, but once he got there he seemed to do okay. It was hard on all of us. Mornings were hectic and stressful and the whole family suffered for it. My youngest was eager to start school, he would have gladly taken his older brothers place and there were days that one stood in … [Read more...]
