

Scared!
Scared...raccoon...scared...raccoon. Apparently my toddler is now scared of raccoons. My youngest son is scared of sleeping in the bed...


Spiders in spring
Spiders are plentiful in spring. Yesterday a spider was crawling across the floor in our basement. My youngest son killed it, becoming...


Nothing is safe
Things I thought were safe are not. My toddler will pull whatever size chair wherever is required to climb up and take what she wants. ...


Wonderful wagons
Wagons are timeless. Last night the girls and I were out for a walk, meaning I was walking and they were riding in the wagon. We passed...


Basketball Greats
Having lost last night's basketball game 38 to 12, I am looking for inspiration. Growing up I loved to watch Michael Jordan and Scottie...


Finch Feeders
My folks and our children installed a finch feeder in our backyard. On the weekend, two small yellow birds came to visit, to the delight...


Backyard Bunny
We are fortunate enough to have a backyard bunny rabbit. He likes to munch on the grass, leaves and vegetation. He is brown with white...


Women's Volleball
When the sun is shining and a warm breeze is blowing, there is nothing better than playing volleyball on the beach. I used to play before...


Small Town Charm
Ontario has many charming towns. Kirkfield, Ontario is a lovely place of 400 residents with a large seasonal cottage population of a...


Cracker Jacks and Kinder Eggs
Kids love surprises, particularly surprises found in candy. Cracker Jacks have been in business since 1896. Their formula of always...














