The six year old's current preferred after school activity is a visit to the local park and a ride on the swings. She runs up to the swings and dive bombs into position, always on her belly, never on her bum. Grinning madly, she swings wildly up and down while singing "I'm flying, I'm flying." Add in the occasional shouts of "I'm Superman!" and you get the idea. How have … [Read more...]
This Kid Plays Hard…
Here's what my kindergartener looks like at the end of the school day. That's not sunshine dappled across her jumper and leggings, that a fine coating of grey dirt. I send her off at the beginning of the day wearing barrettes, with tidy hair, a nice outfit, clean face and hands... And at the end of the day this filth monster steps off the bus coated head to toe in dirt and … [Read more...]
The One Where My Kid Admits She Lies to Me Daily…. And My Heart Explodes…
The youngest daughter has been putting me through my paces lately. Testing. Pushing boundaries. The other day I had pretty much hit the limit, my patience was gone. I was in that place where I was so happy the day was over, so happy it was finally bedtime. As I was standing there tucking her little pajama clad five year old body into bed she caught me by surprise, saying, "I … [Read more...]
The One Where I Remember All of the Things I SHOULD Have Said to Her Kindergarten Teacher….
Dear Kindergarten Teacher, When we met last week you asked me to describe my daughter in a few words and my mind went blank. What I should have said is "She's like Tigger, but with hugs." Instead I told you she's "very touchy", which you took to mean tactile orientated. I tried in stumbling words to explain how she wants to touch, and hug, every person she sees. I think you … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to You… Eventually
Several weeks back, way back in February, my littlest one turned five. At the time the birthday girl was sick, hubby was sick, I was sick, even my mom was sick. I hadn't had a chance to go shopping for a present. Thankfully I had a few things stashed away in the closet so I picked out something to wrap up just so she'd have a gift to open on her birthday. All the rest of it, … [Read more...]
Almost Five
Hard to believe that this little bum is already almost five. What milestones are you celebrating this Wordless Wednesday? Link up and share! … [Read more...]
Guess Which Canada’s Wonderland Ride Causes This Face
The jaloopy ride, you know this one.... Most Exciting Ride Ever. … [Read more...]
Camping with Tigger
A few weeks back I went on a camping trip with my mom, my sister, and both of the kids. Something about camping transformed my youngest child into Tigger. T-I-Double G-Errrrr. You know, non-stop bouncing trouncing fun? And well the most wonderful thing about Tigger is that there is only one. Whew. Great news that, because while I love my daughter dearly I … [Read more...]
My 4-Year Old Engineer in the Kitchen, Tales of a Reluctant Baker
My eldest daughter is an artist. She loves to draw and create, and her art skills have been remarkable from a very young age. She loves to sit and look at books. She loves to quietly observe. She watches the world through her artist lens. She loves to cook, and quite literally begs me to let her cook more often. My youngest daughter is an engineer. She loves to build things … [Read more...]
Better with Binoculars
This THING Makes Music??
Last week I dusted off my old Fisher Price Record Player, which I've had since I was 5 years old, maybe longer. I dug through the record collection (yes, I still have a record collection) and pulled out such childhood gems as Disco Mickey Mouse and The World of Strawberry Shortcake and spent the afternoon listening to LPs with my 4 year old. I've got to say, that Fisher … [Read more...]
Library with Dad
Munchkin Playtime
Board Game Made by 3 Year Old
This is the "board game" my three year old laid out to play with me. For dice we rolled small dolls and then she yelled out to me how many spaces I was allowed to move. Crazy silly, but fun. … [Read more...]
3-2-1… Blast Off!
Rocket having fun in one of her favourite playclothes outfits, playing astronaut. Apparently my snow boots have a second job in their off hours... Moon Boots! … [Read more...]
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