One of my greatest joys is being a mother to my two sons. I delight in watching them play, learn, and grow. I’m captivated by their uniqueness and celebrate the individual traits that are theirs alone. My hope at the start of every day is to mother them well. I want to help them establish […]
It’s Mother’s Day. A time to relax, feel cared for, and be celebrated for all the ways you care for your loved ones every day. Mothering is one of the hardest things we can do as women. Whether we’re caring for our children, our parents, our friends, our pets, our community, or the environment, mothering […]
My 21-year-old niece, Hannah, came to stay with my family and me on the weekend. She’s bright, fun, and a pleasure to be around. We watched movies, skated at the local park, went to the market, had great conversations, and enjoyed each other’s company. One of the things I appreciate about Hannah’s visits is the […]
There’s a beautiful outdoor ice rink in our local park every winter. My family spends hours there after school and on weekends. We skate, play hockey, and have fun with neighbourhood families and friends. After I sent the kids to school yesterday morning, I walked over to the park to check the ice. It was […]
I didn’t make big plans for the day of my 50th birthday. Instead, I decided to give myself a day off from working, running errands, appointments, cooking, and house cleaning. I planned to spend the day relaxing, reading books, and watching my favourite Netflix series. It seemed like a nice, low-key way to usher in […]
I’m celebrating my 50th birthday this week. If you’d asked me in my twenties what I thought 50 would feel like, I probably would have said old and dull, out of touch, slowing down, and full of gray hair and wrinkles. As I step into being 50, I realize I was missing the mark…big time. […]
It’s New Year’s Day, and I’m feeling hopeful about the year ahead. For many of us, it’s a time to reflect, reset, and recommit to living our best life. That’s what I’m doing today. 2018 was a challenging year, and I admit, I’m happy to turn the page. Despite many blessings and much for which […]
It’s December, and Christmas preparations are in full swing at my house. The tree is decorated, the outdoor lights are turned on, the baking has begun, and yesterday, I went Christmas shopping. I love Christmas. Over the years I’ve learned that by planning in advance I can enjoy the season to the fullest while minimizing […]
The seasons are changing. The vibrant beauty of October has faded, and a gray, rainy November has taken its place. This transition is most evident in my garden. Flower beds, once full of lush foliage and vivid blooms, are now displaying brown leaves and withering branches. As I stood looking out the window at the […]
Last Saturday evening I did something I haven’t done in years – I went to see a skating show. The Canadian Olympic figure skating team has been touring the country recently, and I was thrilled to see them perform live when they came to my city. I love figure skating. Growing up, I took regular […]