IS THE CAR YOUR NEW HAVEN?

IS THE CAR YOUR NEW HAVEN?

“Girls! Get in the car!” “Where are we going?” “The gas station.” “I LOVE the gas station!!” Says Fiona, who is five. But the weird thing is, they all do. They love getting in the car with mommy, because the gas station means a little treat for all of us – a chocolate...
DO YOU MOTHER’S DAY?

DO YOU MOTHER’S DAY?

I suck at Mother’s Day. I’m not sure if I suck more at doing something nice for my mother, or at trying to be grateful that my kids made a card and poem out of crap I bought at the dollar store the week before. It’s confusing. I’m supposed to care right? But I don’t....
GET OFF THE LAUNDRY TRAIN.

GET OFF THE LAUNDRY TRAIN.

Maybe you want to talk about laundry? I do. And you’re gonna say, “Again? You always talk, complain, post pics and then complain more about doing the laundry.” And I’ll say, “You’re right.” So I’m changing the conversation. Here’s how it went. “Okay guys, ALL of the...
THROW SH*T OUT

THROW SH*T OUT

Let’s say you’re trying to figure out what to focus on in your life, but even the thought of picking a slice or a goal feels overwhelming – I offer this small, maybe helpful suggestion: Get one garbage bag. Pick one area (a drawer, a cupboard, or a shelf). Throw sh*t...
SCREW JANUARY…SEPTEMBER IS THE NEW YEAR NOW.

SCREW JANUARY…SEPTEMBER IS THE NEW YEAR NOW.

It’s quiet here now. Earlier this evening, my five year old bounced into bed with excitement for her first day of grade one tomorrow. My two older girls, (entering grade five, and grade seven) had a hard time getting to sleep. More pressure, more anxiety to fit in,...
DO YOU LET YOUR KIDS SLEEP IN YOUR BED?

DO YOU LET YOUR KIDS SLEEP IN YOUR BED?

Do you let your kids sleep in your bed? Do they kick you in the side? The back? The head? Are they 18 months old or three years old? Are they seven and afraid of the dark? Or are they twelve, and need a snuggle? Are you depriving yourself of a good night sleep? Are...