I truly believe that the middle child syndrome is a thing. It is one of the reasons why I only wanted to have two children […]
From the Heart: Thoughts on Life and Family
An Imbalanced Act
I have been contemplating re-visiting Fabrictherapy for some time. It seems like the pace of my life is so frantic that sitting down to write […]
Stuff
Every year, around this time, I become a bit faint of heart. After the excitement of buying gifts for my children (I LOVE to give […]
C’est la Vie
I never knew just how much I loved Sofia until I sent her to kindergarten. I physically ache for her presence. The quietness (even with […]
Fluctuating Emotions and New Beginnings
It has been a bit of a strange summer, and not only because of the weird Vancouver weather. I have found my emotions to be […]
Making Magic: Messy Kid Fun
One thing I have learned as a mother is that my kids have the most fun when they are making a mess. Whether it is […]
Little Garden in the Big City
My husband and I far too often begrudge the fact that we don’t have a yard. I think in our hearts, though neither of us […]
Coping with Camping
Every summer we go camping with my in-laws. This summer we are trying out a longer stint. Six nights! (I’m going to try to negotiate […]
Death Plague and Passing it On
This past week I have been struck nearly dead with some death plague flu (yes nearly dead! and no, my daughter does not get her […]
Summer Ramblings and Computer Glitches
Summer is my favorite season. Sunny days equal lots of good outdoor fun with the kids and my desire to be inside doing things like […]