Gick
When you are a family of eight – and six of them happen to be under the age of eight – a vacation becomes less “where will we go this […]
Bowling
I took the kids bowling today. Greg was at work, and our church group had planned a family day at the lanes long ago, so thinking it might be entertaining […]
First Skates
If you were raised in Canada, you probably spent a lot of time on the local pond or arena, bashing away at pucks. Hockey is a great sport. It gives […]
Dinnertime
It’s Friday, Dad’s late, and it’s kids day, which means they get to select the menu. Not surprisingly, it is spaghetti. This is easy to make, they like it – […]
Beets
I have an old Russian book on herbal remedies that tells of an application of beets and yogurt on the face that gives one a youthful blush. My mother is […]
Jam Toe
When you’ve been married to a person for a long time, you think you know everything there is to know about them. However, there is a side of them that […]
Poodles Pickles and Pimples
I can’t imagine a farm without a dog. In fact, I don’t think I know of any farms without one. They are man’s – and most particularly children’sbest friend. Our […]
It’s Potty Time!
There are certain mileposts in a child’s life that mark a transition from one developmental stage to another. Just when they are reached is often a point of pride with […]
Bringing Home Baby(s)
When we left the hospital with our first-born son, I recall seeing a look of panic in my husband’s eyes when the nurse handed him the baby carrier. We had […]
