Ruby seems to be dropping her afternoon nap. This is not good news. On one hand, she falls asleep a little faster in the evenings. On the other, she's awake for a couple of hours in the afternoon with not much to do. When Charlotte went through this little window, we seemed to be able…… Continue reading She was supposed to be napping

After crossing off all the items on a checklist that would have rivaled any of NASA’s pre-launch protocols, our living room looked like this on Friday afternoon.Traveling in the winter, in Ontario, is no small undertaking. And with the winter we are having, one of slush and mild temperatures, we wanted to be prepared to…… Continue reading

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So, technically speaking, Charlotte has been a big sister for about 2.5years. That being said, there is quite a difference between being something and being good at that same thing. Just watch me play sports or tackle a home repair and you'll know what I mean. Anyway, Charlotte really seems to be stepping into her…… Continue reading Becoming a big sister

This is Charlotte in the backyard with one of her school buddies. When I picked Charlotte up today, she was already trolling for a play date. Because I usually have trouble thinking more than 15 minutes in front of me, she has become accustomed to planning these things for herself. I'm a very happy facilitator.…… Continue reading Spontaneous playdates

That's what the kid said! January 23rd. Her first crap on the potty. And so begins another round of toilet training.

This is the intersection of St. Clair and Arlington Avenue. I cross the street here multiple times a day with some combination of children in tow. On Monday as I was crossing the street with Ruby and Arden I got serious talking to from a stranger but the importance of handholding. Holding hands when you…… Continue reading How important is It to hold hands?

So when I woke up on Monday morning and it was pouring rain, in the middle of January, I was pretty disappointed. Arden and I have a nice Monday and wednesday morning routine that includes a solid walk after dropping Charlotte and ruby at their respective schools and, while the rain isn't much of a…… Continue reading Rain in January?