This morning, as I was peering into the wine fridge selecting a bottle of white for our evening “Hurray-it’s-Friday!” glass of wine, something lying on the floor caught my attention. It appeared to be Little T’s school planner, but I couldn’t figure out why it would be lying on the other side of the wine … Continue reading A lesson learned?
Parenting
I am here because of them
Fifty years ago today, my parents were married in a small farming community in Ontario, Canada. I look at their wedding picture and see two young people who on that day had no idea how their lives would unfold. But in their expressions, I can feel the happiness and love between them, feelings that are … Continue reading I am here because of them
In sickness we want health
It’s never easy to be sick, but it’s even harder to watch your child be sick. Little T started with a fever last Thursday afternoon which carried through the week-end accompanied by a dash of vomiting, diarrhea, and the arrival of a cough on Sunday. So, after 3 days of this, I felt it was … Continue reading In sickness we want health
Don’t take life so seriously
We have been reading Little T this book called “Der Ernst des Lebens” – translated into “The Seriousness of Life”. It is about a girl who is approaching her 6th birthday and the start of school and is warned by her mother, father and sister that once she starts school, life will become serious. As … Continue reading Don’t take life so seriously
The Birthday Party
Someone should have warned us. Celebrating a 6-yr old boy birthday with eight other 4, 5 and 6 yr old boys in your backyard should be outlawed. Growing up, I was only allowed to have a birthday party every other year (on my even years). After this past Tuesday, I completely understand my parent’s thinking … Continue reading The Birthday Party
Please don’t mind your own business
I’ve been taking Little T to this gymnastic class held at our gym for close to 2 years now. He rarely complains about going, and when watching him run around in circles and complete the gymnastic routine (which includes swinging on a rope, climbing up a ramp and jumping off, bouncing on a trampoline etc.) … Continue reading Please don’t mind your own business
Spielen
Pronounced shhpealin, spielen means “to play” in German. And spielen is what kids love to do here. In fact, the playdates and what is expected of them are quite amazing. Especially when you aren’t hosting them. When we moved to a different village, I vowed to help Little T make more friends. This goal actually turned … Continue reading Spielen
The Chicken
During our visit back to Canada, Little T received a chicken from his Auntie M. No, not a live chicken, but with all the racquet it makes, it may as well be alive (at least then, it could have one benefit, and give me eggs). When you press this chicken’s wing, it waddles and plays … Continue reading The Chicken
Letting go
For months, hubby & I have tried to encourage our 5-yr old son to get dressed on his own. We aren’t trying to be cruel, but instead are trying to create some independence for him. We tried to set a rule that he had to get dressed in the morning before he could play (during … Continue reading Letting go
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