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Charlie is 7.
These little annual birthday letters to my boys are fun reminders of where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re going. Charlie is 7.
How My Calgary Kids Came To Love The Florida Panthers And The San Jose Sharks
A couple of hockey nights out with my kids this week have formed a new one-on-one tradition celebrating my Calgary kids and their love of Panthers and Sharks.
How Charlie’s 50/50 Birthday Party Turned Into A #Make150Count Moment
RBC is inspiring Canada’s youth to make a difference by giving them $150 to affect change. How will you #Make150Count this year?
5 Epic Gingerbread Houses And 1 Not So Epic One
We set to work on gingerbread house this weekend. It was nothing epic like you see across the web, but it’s ours – and it’s perfect.
How To Shake Hands With An Astronaut
My boys met an astronaut last night and while they could have spent their time with him talking about planets and rockets, they instead learned to shake hands in a lesson that will last a lifetime.
My Favourite Toy Of All Time
Electronic Quarterback blows the doors off any Hatchimal or Pokemon. It is my favourite toy of all time, and I still have one! 🙂
Dear Santa, I Want A Punch In The Face
Charlie took his Dear Santa request a little sideways this year as he hopped up on the big guy’s lap at the mall.
The Play Of The Game
We all put our kids in sports for different reasons. I’d love for them to be successful at a game, master it and be a star. It’s not happening, so I’ll settle for my sons winning at life.
Achievement Unlocked: Charlie Lost His First Tooth
Hey what up, Tooth Fairy?! Charlie lost his first tooth, a little later than we expected, but it’s gone and he’s so excited.
My Epic Dad Fail (This Week)
I had an awesome week filled with one-on-one time with Charlie and after one little outburst, I lost it all. Here’s my epic dad fail.
An Epic Summer Of Watching My Children Grow And Give Back
As the air gets brisk, I’m reflecting on an epic summer of growing for my boys. So many achievements unlocked, so many bucket list checks, so much giving back.
The Other Side Of A Summer Filled With Day Camps
This hasn’t been the perfect summer vacation for my sons. They’ve been all over the city exploring different day camps, but after 7 weeks they just want to sleep in.
My Kids Are Too Old For Fred Penner, But We Went To His Concert Anyway
Fred Penner’s music is for 2 – 5 year olds. My sons are 6 and 9 and we took them anyway. It was a fun family night out that had me looking back on my parenting years.
An Easy Way To Get Kids To Participate In The Kitchen
Our Sunday night dinners are fully orchestrated by our kids. They do the groceries and plan the meal. This weekend we had a great Chicken Parm featuring Muir Glen fire roasted tomatoes.
UnderDOG or UnderDUCK? What Do You Give Kids On A Swing?
Underdog or Underduck? What is called when you push someone on a swing and run all the way underneath?