Tag Archives: kids

Six Weeks

Posted on July 10, 2012 by The J85

First off, I’m going to start with apologies. I’m not going to bother apologizing for not regularly posting because, by now, I’m sure you’re used to that. I am, however, going to apologize for not keeping up on my What … Continue reading →

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Canada Day Conversation

Posted on July 2, 2012 by The J85

I don’t know if it’s because I’m Canadian, Atlantic Canadian, or just raised that way, but I have a difficult time being rude. To me, walking away from someone when they are talking to me, whether I know them or … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting | Tagged bilingualism, Canada day, children, conversation, family, french, kids, manners, parenting, people | 1 Comment

Mom of the Year

Posted on June 25, 2012 by The J85

A couple weeks ago, I was approached and asked if I minded being nominated for Walmart Canada’s Mom of the Year Award. I, of course, said go ahead because, hey, who doesn’t like a chance to win another award? I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, parenting | Tagged awards, children, compliments, dinner, fun, housework, kids, parenting, parents, people, positive | 4 Comments

Blasts From the Past

Posted on June 12, 2012 by The J85

Back when I was a pre-teen (or in today’s lingo a “tween”) there were some movies and songs (outside of my preferred genre) that I enjoyed at the time, but haven’t really thought about in years. Lately, with L entering … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family | Tagged 80s, children, entertainment, kids, movies, music, parenting | 3 Comments

I Have Been Sentenced to Life

Posted on June 9, 2012 by The J85

To be served in elementary school. Last night, it struck me. I have been given a life sentence. I have been actively involved in the elementary school my boys attend for four years now, since L was enrolled. With another … Continue reading →

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Tired Kids: A Not So Good Thing

Posted on June 7, 2012 by The J85

When I am tired, I slow down and, if I sit, it is hard to get up and moving again. I tend to get a little cranky, a lot clumsy, and close to cracking my jaws repeatedly by yawning. My … Continue reading →

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Chicken?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by The J85

I honestly had an actual question to ask T before a bout of silliness took me over. My question was a simple

Posted in children | Tagged chicken, children, fun, funny, inspiration, kids, laughter, parenting, questions | 5 Comments

Good Starts

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The J85

Back in my first month of blogging, I talked a little bit about how I always try to start the boys’ day off with smiles, laughs or even giggles. The big reason I do

Posted in children, family | Tagged children, choices, family, FISH, fun, inspiration, kids, life, parenting, positive, promise, The FISH Philosophy | 2 Comments

No Food?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by The J85

I have definitely had times when money was thin. I actually would think it odd if I haven’t. After all,

Posted in children | Tagged children, fair, food, kids, lunch, money, parenting, principal, responsibility, school | 5 Comments

This Tuesday Brought to You by the Torturous Threes

Posted on May 22, 2012 by The J85

I know I’ve said on wordpress before that I didn’t have to go through terrible twos with any of my kids. The extra clinginess and constant temper tantrums during that year were not

Posted in children, family | Tagged behavior, children, housework, kids, parenting, potty training, terrible twos, torturous threes | 4 Comments