As of today, we can officially close the books on Adam’s year as a first grader. Report cards came home today and while there is technically still school tomorrow, Adam and I are taking the day to hang out together. We have exciting activities planned — like a coffee date at Starbucks and a trip to… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Adam the Artist
June 26th, 2012 • 4 Comments
Much to my initial annoyance, Adam came home on Friday and unceremoniously dumped out his stuffed-to-the-gills backpack on the floor. I was far less annoyed when I discovered that his backpack had been crammed with various pieces of artwork he’d created at school this past year. Here is his take on the classic Starry Night. This… Continue Reading
Nancy Dress Pattern Test
June 22nd, 2012 • 3 Comments
I am now counting down to the time at which I will have a dedicated space for my sewing — lugging my sewing machine and serger all over the house and taking over the dining room table leaves much to be desired. It’s seriously cut down on the amount of sewing I do because the smallest… Continue Reading
Posted in Sewing
SK8R GRRL
June 20th, 2012 • 2 Comments
For as long as I can remember, Leah has been moderately obsessed with the skate park en route to school. She has asked for a skateboard and for me to please bring her tricycle so that she can navigate the ramps and give me multiple heart attacks. Keep in mind that Leah’s head is so… Continue Reading
Posted in Kids
Friday Miscellany
June 15th, 2012 • 3 Comments
Adam and I continue to enjoy our Friday afternoon coffee dates — this has quickly become one of my favourite events of the week (and not just because I get to drink coffee). Today we spent our time mapping out our summer vacation: Adam has serious plans, involving math, science, baking, knitting and sewing. He’s already… Continue Reading
Posted in Miscellaneous