Tag Archives: kids
Happy thought #45: Alexis’ interview after her first roller coaster ride
My family took my daughter to Canada’s Wonderland one day while I was working. Since I couldn’t be there in person, my mother was committed to capturing precious moments on video. My favourite clip from that day is the interview … Continue reading
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY Alexis!
At 6:52pm on a cold grey day in March 2009, my beautiful baby girl, Alexis, shone a light onto the world as she was released from my kangaroo pouch, and I heard her cry the most beautiful song I’ve ever … Continue reading
HEALTH IS WEALTH – zumba, zumba, two left feet
The first class I attended at the YMCA was a Zumba class. The concept was basically to party. The gymnasium at the YMCA was packed. I’d say that was pretty good for a party at 5:35pm on a Tuesday night. … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #36: Hearing my 2-year-old encourage her friend
My soon-to-be 3-year-old daughter had her first at-home sleep-over tonight. The afternoon was a lot of fun. Full of painting toes, dancing in the hallway, eating air popped popcorn, and playing dress up. All was well, until bedtime. The girls, … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #32: Indigokids (aka “Kids Zone”)
“Guess where we’re going today?” I asked my daughter Alexis. She takes an excited breath in. “Where?” she asks in complete anticipation. Watching her exuberance about the unknown is like eating chocolate for me. Her anticipation fills a craving I … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #27: Little rabbit foo foo on my dinner plate, and other tales
If the reader of this post feels sorry for the rabbit on my plate, just remember that little rabbit foo foo was not a very nice rabbit. As the song goes, “Little rabbit foo foo, hopping through the forest, scooping … Continue reading
FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR SPOUSE, your parent(s), your kid(s), GET A WILL!
“He had a terminal illness and he didn’t tell you what his wishes were? How is that possible?” I was shocked to learn, speaking to other individuals whose spouses died of terminal illnesses, that not all of them had had … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #25: Happy thoughts are catching
I was recording Happy Thought #24 while my daughter listened in. When I was done she said, “Happy thought #2. I love you, Mom!” So, I responded, “Happy thought #3. I love you, Alexis.” Back and forth we went. “Happy … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #15: I scream for ice cream!
I can’t protect my daughter from everything. I know that. But there are decisions I can make now that will help equip her to live the healthiest life she can live as she grows up. One of the things I … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #3 – It’s fun to be with you!
Listen to the audio on this post and you’ll hear my daughter and I talking about the fun we enjoy when we’re together. There’s nothing like a game of fish, the sneaky snacky squirrel game, a good scare, and even … Continue reading