by thadmin | Sep 1, 2009 | Joy, love
Just got back from the 2009 CNE this evening. Everything went pretty well, until Finney suddenly got the runs before Carrie could get her to a washroom…and then her hat fell in the toilet. She was generally much more chipper afterwards, though. Owen became...
by thadmin | Jun 24, 2009 | Joy, love
Owen graduates to grade 3 in the fall. He received “E”, or Excellent scores across numerous categories such as conflict resolution, Problem solving, Initiative and others. At the end of his report card: “Owen consistently demonstrates self direction...
by thadmin | Jan 16, 2009 | Joy, love
I’d sorta had it the other night with getting the kids to eat their dinner. They so totally don’t take Carrie and I seriously about it anymore. They squirm in their seat, they push food around on the plate, they say indeterminate things like “ah,...
by thadmin | Dec 29, 2008 | love
I tried a thing with OWen tonight that we hadn’t tried for a long time : night-time questions in the dark in bed after lights out. In this scenario, Owen can ask any question under the sun and I’ll do my best to answer as honestly as I can. ...
by thadmin | Dec 20, 2008 | Joy
A few days ago, we were treated to a Christmas concert by Owen’s school. For those unfamiliar with his school, it’s a French language Immersion school. Owen is now in grade 2. All classes are taught in French, although being in grade 2 now also...
