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We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.
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Category Archives: musings
Literacy
Today is Family Literacy Day in Canada. I, for one, didn’t know this “holiday” existed until I read it on meli-mello’s blog (she’s having some giveaways so you should head over to visit). In celebration, Amelia and I are going … Continue reading
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Pink
I have a complicated relationship with the colour pink. I used to hate it and until CEGEP or so I refused to wear it. I didn’t want to be associated with such a “girly” colour. Now I actually own quite … Continue reading
H1N1
Well, we finally got the H1N1 vaccine. And by “we” I mean Amelia and I. Ian, apparently, has to wait until Dec 7. Although judging by the lack of crowds today, I bet they open it up to more people … Continue reading
Shoefly
A friend who lives on the east coast just sent me a link to a site for shoes for kids under five years old. The site belongs to a friend of hers, who is trying to get an online shoe … Continue reading
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Amelia turns one!
Amelia is talking up a storm. She has a small repertoire of words that we can understand, and many more that sound like words but we aren’t sure what they mean, yet. When you ask her where something is, she … Continue reading
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Daddy’s girl
Amelia loves spending time with Ian, and yesterday they got to play together in the park. She tried to sneak rocks in her mouth, and he tried to stop her. Fun times all around! This morning while we were reading … Continue reading
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This week’s links
Ian is in the news! He was interviewed by Montreal Tech Watch about his company and the space he is creating at 2020 University. I love these reusable bags to put in your lunch so you don’t use sandwich bags. … Continue reading
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Tick tock
At the end of last month we sold the condo. It was a relief to get it off our hands, particularly because the condo board had decided that the roof needed redoing and were going to charge us an arm … Continue reading
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Weekend update
I am definitely glad I did not end up trying to play ultimate this summer. Ian and I both enjoyed playing with our respective teams this weekend. Plus, we were lucky that both sets of grandparents came to help out … Continue reading
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Links update
A friend from college has a great little business going, bringing local Vermont fare to NYC. His farm makes the best maple syrup I have ever tasted, and I am sure the other products that he sells are of high … Continue reading