Well, it was a crappy couple days (pun intended), but potty training seems to be, dare I say it, a raging success. In other, less bathroom-y news, I finally had to make up my  mind about the cat that came to stay.  I had kitty litter left over from when we had a cat before, […]

Theo is really taking to the big brother role lately, beyond just asking to hold the baby and then sitting stiffly while I hold the baby near his lap. He’s discovered a willing (captive) audience for his enthusiastic, if unintelligible, reading. And he is loooooving it. And Gavin?  I don’t think he minds a bit. […]

Well, last week slipped through my fingers at breakneck speed. If things keep up like this, it’ll be 2016 before I can catch my breath enough to tell you about the amazing crispy baked buttermilk chicken or the wedding cupcakes I was meaning to tell you about this week. We had special visitors (one furry […]

When Gemma leaves for school, I feel a little outnumbered at times.But while they may be noisy and demanding and not always the best at remembering what sleep is, they sure are a sweet bunch.  Growing up with all sisters, I secretly kind of wanted an all-girl family, and my first son threw me for […]

Are fourth children allowed to have a personal bubble? It would appear not. Um, hello Dad. You’re in my chair. Mom? A little help here? Nope, this isn’t better. Maybe I’ll try out the playmat instead. This looks promising… Seriously, guys. I’m going to my one-man saucer to think up a plan. Suggestions from other fourth […]

Carl and I are both fans of games, and we want to instill that love in our children because family game nights should be in everyone’s future, right? Trouble is, I have terrible patience with adults who aren’t quick at taking their turns and keeping the game moving. It turns out this impatience extends to playing […]

Some things don’t immediately seem like the best idea. Exersaucers full of offensively bright colours, blaring sounds, and surprising rattles, for instance. What have you done to me, Mother? Other things are obviously very good ideas. Bake exchanges with amazing baker friends, for instance. You survey those snacks and imagine what “sugar” could possibly taste like, […]

Theo: Bee. BEEE! Kristopher: Yes? (He knows his little brother calls him Bee :)) Theo: BOWWWWWWL. Ooooooooh. Kristopher: *snatch* Let me see that! What’s in there? I can’t see anything. *gives it back* Theo: Ahahahahahaha. ME. Me: Yes, Theo, it’s a mirror of the finest distorting sort. Theo: Yeeeee-up! Small things continue to amuse small minds :) […]