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• Yep, We’re Moving

  

  We’re counting down to moving day, and most of our stuff is boxed.  Given the amount of junk we have, we’ve divided our move into two stages – first one with... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Camping in Algonquin Day 5

  

  On our last day we were still busy. We joined hundreds of other campers in the Wolf Howl. The highway was shut down and park staff called wolves -and they... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Week in Our Lives

  

  This week has been a crazy mix of packing and still keeping up with our usual activities! Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Camping In Algonquin Day 4

  

  On Day Four we joined the Kids’ Program and learned about insects. Mr. Sensitive loved catching them – even without a net! *shudder* Little Miss A preferred... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Camping in Algonquin Day 3

  

  Day Three found us exploring a logging museum and learning about the history of the park. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Camping in Algonquin Day 2

  

  On our second day we hiked the Spruce Bog boardwalk. We learned about the creation of bogs explored the moss mud. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Camping in Algonquin Day 1

  

  Here we are on our first day in Algonquin Park. We had a rainstorm & saw a turkey, a wolf, a deer & a moose. And had breakfast. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why the Heck Are We Moving?

  

  Why are we moving to Smalltown, Ontario?I could answer this by saying, “See photo above.”But, in short, to live life.  On our terms. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Friday Night Out!

  

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  Posted on 27 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• We’re Packing!

  

  I just bought my second set of moving boxes the other day – you guessed it, we’re busy packing.  Moving day is coming soon and we’re busy. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• And We’re on Our Way

  

  We’re on our way to relocating to Smalltown, Ontario.  The moving truck is booked, boxes are slowly being packed and the stuff we don’t need is being... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wanted

  Seeking applicants for the following position:Parent to one (or more) childrenResponsibilities include: proving 24-hour care for the next eighteen years;... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Date with 2/3 Kids

  

  The other day I took the two ‘big kids’ out so Hubby could hang out at home with The Dunk.  Little Miss Adorable, Mr. Sensitive and I visited our local mall wit... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Walk When You Can Shop?

  

  Accessories are so importantLittle Miss Adorable is rocking her new walker.  She loves it, is fiercely protective of it and calls it by name (“Walker!  Here!”). Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Year in Our Halfpastnormal Life

  

  At the Beach, in JulyA while ago someone asked me how I’ve changed in this year or so of blogging about my halfpastnormal life. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday!

  

  Recently Mr. Sensitive had a birthday.   He is now officially six.  In six years we’ve scaled back celebrations from the lavish wedding-like affair of his... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Zoo

  

  Recently our family went to the Zoo.  The Zoo is normally a place our family loves, and we are regular visitors.  Little Miss Adorable loves the monkeys, Mr. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 DIARIES

• Sticks and Stones

  I know grades don’t really matter. Grades are simply a reflection of how someone sees your work, your learning or your performance. They are not you and do not... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Three Kids, One Walker, and 17 Flights of Stairs

  

  Our family is fortunate to live in a large high rise near many amenities and only minutes from downtown Toronto.  Our family is not so fortunate to be caught... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 COMMUNITY

• Nature Deficit Family

  

  Although we are a very tech-filled family, I’m a huge fan of Richard Louv’s book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. We... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION