Friday Night is Movie Night Here
Friday night is typically movie night in our house. We started this tradition maybe five years ago, after hearing about…
Category: Family
How Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
As someone who has primarily been accustomed to working solo for the past few decades, over the weekend I was…
Grieving Over Not Just a Cat
In the latest season of Outlander, Claire’s short-lived reunion with her lost cat, Adso, causes her to burst into tears,…
Important Life Lessons Our Boy Cat Taught Me
It is the end of an era – nearly two decades – for us, as pet owners, as we said…
A Family First: Road Trip to a Wedding in Alberta
As a dedicated homebody, the idea of going on a road trip with my family is not my first choice,…
April Fun Facts and Finds
A fun fact about April for our family is that it is usually fueled by a whole lot of cake.…
Eleven Things To Know Before Turning Eleven
Our second child, Blythe, will be turning eleven tomorrow. Born on a Wednesday, she used to be a child full…
When Your Teen Daughter Shops Your Closet
If you are at all into fashion, you are familiar with the phrase “Shop your closet”. If you have a…
Things I Didn’t Know About Cats Before Owning One
There were many things I didn’t know about cats before owning one. As someone who grew up with dogs, I…
What are Your Top Two Fears?
Our middle child, Blythe, has asked me on several occasions, “Mom, what are your top two fears?” I may have…