You may have noticed I missed a few Friday posts lately. I'd love to give a great reason why that happened, but there isn't one. I will be shutting down this blog at the end of May. As of June 7th all of this will disappear... so if you wanted to stroll through the posts… Continue reading The Beginning of the End
Category: Covid-19
Which way are you facing?
It's that time of year in Alberta. As we drive east or west on the backroads you see winter on one side of the road and spring on the other. If you look one way you see sad snowbanks that are crusted in a winter's worth of filth and brown trees standing barren above them.… Continue reading Which way are you facing?
Connect before Correct
I've been reminded a lot lately about the value of connection. There is lots of information about how important it is for us to be seen and heard in order to feel loved... secure... valued. It has shown up in the things I have been following about education, mental health, parenting and even workplace dynamic.… Continue reading Connect before Correct
February
February is not my favourite month. It has been mild as far as the weather goes, but it's still not spring. The cycle of freeze and thaw has made it challenging to do anything much outside. It seems it is either raining or snowing... or sometimes both. It's a month where many people struggle to… Continue reading February
Outside
My dog and cat both like to go outside in the morning. Or at least they think they do. They both have differing opinions about what outside should be like when they do go out. The dog, of course, has to go outside each day to do her business. Not going outside is not an… Continue reading Outside
Caught or Taught?
"Why do people leave their shopping carts all over! It's not that hard to just put them away!" This was said in an exasperated tone by my 13 year old foster daughter the other day in the Costco parking lot. I smiled on the inside... some things do just rub off without ever saying a… Continue reading Caught or Taught?
Let’s Talk
It's okay to not be okay. This week was Bell Let's Talk Day. An annual event aimed at fighting the stigma around mental health issues. Sometimes it's hard to admit when we're not doing okay! When worry and fear are slowly taking over and your hope and joy are gone it is important to say… Continue reading Let’s Talk
Breakthrough
We were done! Tired! Frustrated! Feeling betrayed and disrespected. I had reminded myself that behaviours are symptoms so many times I was having a hard time believing it. I can know that they are dealing with stress. I can know that they are feeling overwhelmed. I can know that they are wrestling with who they… Continue reading Breakthrough
Maintenance
In the beginning of a new year I always feel like starting fresh is a good idea, so it's usually the time of year where I go on a cleaning and organizing journey! This year we are restructuring the spaces in our home so we have room for more kids so it has felt more… Continue reading Maintenance
Beauty in the Details
Have you ever looked at a snowflake up close? Today was the perfect day for that as they were falling delicately in individual flakes and landing pristine in the cold. On a freshly cleared surface they were easy to study, although they were building up pretty quick when I was out. They say every snowflake… Continue reading Beauty in the Details
Looking Ahead
We are about to wrap up 2021 and walk into 2022. I'd like to say we are walking forward with great anticipation and hope, but for many trepidation and uncertainty feel more like it. What are you looking forward to? If you are to thrive, not just survive in 2022, what are some things you'd… Continue reading Looking Ahead
Merry Christmas
The Christmas break is finally here! The presents are under the tree! The plans are made and all the food is purchased for the meals. I am thankful! Thankful for the friends that have weathered the year with me. Thankful for the family that I have the privilege of spending another Christmas season with. Thankful… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Counting down
It's that time of year when everything feels like it's coming to an end but there's so much to anticipate! There have been many things that remind me of endings and beginnings. Our kids have been counting down to the last day of school (which was today). The advent calendar is counting down to Christmas.… Continue reading Counting down
Normal
So many of us want life to return to "normal". "I want a normal Christmas!" "I want travel to feel normal again!" "When will shopping be normal?" I hear these comments everywhere and I wonder what normal is? If you have ever heard of the bell curve you know where the concept of normal comes… Continue reading Normal
Winter
Snow Ice Covid Mastercard Air Canada Accident Insurance Shopping Kids Paperwork These are all things that have tried to steal my joy this week! Each thing on the list had it's own set of challenges. Each one provided a choice for me to make about how I would let it shape me. Stuff will continue… Continue reading Winter
Other Mother 