Last week was the primary spelling bee at A’s school. While the CanSpell National Spelling Bee is for grades four and up, the school decided to hold a special “exhibition” for the primary students, and A was one of the students chosen to take part. A was pretty excited about the whole thing, although he … More The Spelling Bee
Today’s guest writer is my seven-year-old son A. He’s been working on a Christmas wish list for Santa, and I thought I’d post it just in case the big guy has gone all digital on us. Dear Santa, My name is A. These are some things I would like for Chrismas. 1. Go Go my … More Guest Post: A 7-Year-Old’s Christmas List
A couple of weeks after our last visit to Meech Lake, we decided to make another attempt at making it to the old mill. Armed with snacks, water, and warmer jackets, the four of us joined dozens of other hikers on the Meech Lake trail. It’s actually a pretty simple hike, and the boys were … More Meech Lake…Again
It dawned on me a couple of weeks ago that A & K had never been to Montreal. With a long weekend, beautiful weather, and no real plans, it seemed like a good time for a daytrip. The challenge when planning a daytrip with two young kids is not to get too ambitious. My ideal … More A Montreal Daytrip
When I first moved to Ottawa, the words “Meech Lake” brought to mind two things: the 1987 negotiations with Mulroney and the ten provinces to amend the Constitution, and the fabled nude beach that existed somewhere along its shores. I’ve always been amused by the juxtaposition of naked naturalists frolicking in the water while politicians … More Meech Lake With The Boys
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