You may have noticed that I’ve begun to refer to my wife and children by their initials. This was partly prompted by this article in The Globe and Mail that questioned whether it’s ethical to blog about your children, especially as they become older. I don’t think I’ve written anything too embarrassing about the boys, … More A Note About Initials
Three years ago our trio became a quartet as K made an early arrival. He began stirring at midnight on May 7, 2005, burst onto the scene at 4:00 am, and was packed up and ready to leave the hospital by 8:00 am. Clearly this was a boy of action. Like many pre-schoolers, K has … More Happy Birthday
Get a bunch of parents together, and you can pretty much guarantee that the topic of child care will come up sooner or later. It’s an issue that has many facets – waiting lists, institutionalized care versus home care, the pros and cons of au pairs, and the feelings of guilt that often accompany the … More Thoughts on Daycare
We have a new alarm clock. It’s way more effective than the old one as it’s pretty much impossible to ignore without unpleasant consequences. It requires no batteries, and has proven very reliable in recent weeks. Every morning between 06:30 and 06:45, I awaken to the pitter patter of footsteps coming toward the bed. This … More Our New Alarm Clock
It appears our oldest son has a Jeckyll and Hyde thing going on. Perhaps this is an affliction that affects many nearly-five-year-olds, but A seems to have an especially acute case. In the morning, A attends Junior Kindergarten. Donna, his teacher, has nothing but great things to say about him. At our last parent / … More Jeckyll & Hyde Junior
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