the Poetry of Life – #009

Tall and graceful now you stand Where once you barely reached my hand I can’t believe how fast you’ve grown Now ready for life on your own Off to college soon you’ll go After this dress and big grad show Then to the work you want to do And your own place with all things [...]

Empty Nester, Phase 1.3

Letting go happens so gradually, you almost don’t even realize. At the beginning of your child’s – especially your OLDEST – grade 12 year you think, “Ohmygoodness! How did we get HERE already? Well, at least we have a year before actual graduation!”. Then you get caught up in grad photos, dresses, Christmas, university applications, [...]

From the Mouths of Babes – Too much TV??

I’m beginning to think spend too much time in front of TV’s around here… And we don’t even have cable! What do you think? . Tt: “Did you know that herbivores have flat teeth and carnivores have sharp, pointed teeth?” Mom: (imagining he got this from one of our many informative, educational books) “Where did [...]

Ser-VICE! part 3

I went with my eldest, B, to a tournament in Nanaimo (2.5 days with no wee ones!!!) (too bad I had a lumpy bed… and bad pillow… and no sleep…). ANywhoo, there was this cool red “curtain” dividing two gyms and it was a very cool backdrop for taking shots against. . It’s interesting how [...]

Ser-VICE! part 2

I’m not sure I can ever beat the shot I got here with B hovering over the floor, catching a shot off her hand. But that won’t stop me from trying! It’s just such a challenge to get these indoor shots of moving girls. Of course, the still shots can be great too. This is [...]

WHAT just happened??

WHAT just happened? My eldest girl, B, just took – AND PASSED – her driver test. She can drive ON HER OWN now, as in without me! Or hubby! Like, to go wherever she wants. Assuming we let her use the car . She finally got the info/date for her school “prom” (one of far [...]