Skating 2011

We skated at Trout Lake for the first time this year. Max enjoyed going around the rink as fast as he could.

so what if everything is about you?

I found this draft in my blog vault.  Still think this is true, but I don’t really care anymore.  Parenting as Performance has passed. I am conscious of the performance but I feel like a runaway train and I cannot do anything about it.  I just try and live in a state of meditation and reflection.  What am I doing.  What are my kids actually doing. What are my kids thinking and how do they need help? I hope I don’t regret hitting the publish button on this blog.

“listening to some past early, mummy friends reflect and present their versions of themeselves while talking about their kids….  I realized that talking about your children is like dream theory.  Everyone in the dream is “you” and everything that you say about your children is about “you”.”

 

Midsummer Fete: one of the best free events- Ever!

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Ok, so I kinda, don’t wanta write about this amazing event… but sometime in late June Colony Farm turns into a magical place with bird croquet, games, art and a tea-party with a drag queen.  We loved it, but I don’t want to spread the word too much.

A good day

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Nuba, Creekside Park, Gelato. Nuff Said.

Max turns 6

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So the young man turned 6 and I feel like we passed into the world of KID.  He is no longer a baby-preschooler but a full-on KID.  Here we are at Granville Island where he had his party at the rec centre and then went to the waterpark.  Part of me just screams and wants to find a blackhole where time stands still and he will always be a baby.  However, learning and loving this boy keeps me going.  He made me a mother and I will always be grateful.

Thinking about Spring Break

Just got back from Frisbee and I am trying to unwind. I am breaking my own rule to stay away from the screen.  Spring break is just hours away and I am looking forward to the 2 weeks of being off the clock.  I am looking forward to stocking the freezer, sewing some projects and knitting while watching movies.  Cannot wait.

I hope that warm weather is around the corner.  Here’s some pics of the last snow fall.  Poor tulips.

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No Max

Noodles with Mumma

playing catch-up

Yani’s birthday

Dimsum

Apple Cake with Goat Cheese Icing

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Maitri Style blog

Skirt: consignment store (originally from Provence)

Shirt: Old navy, dirt cheap sale