Family
Connecting With Others
The Importance of Connection No matter how much of a hermit or an introvert you might be, there is no denying that we humans were made to need each other. There are very few humans, if any, who can function completely without other people. As English poet John Donne said, “No man is an island.” […]
Are You a Warrior or a Worrier?
Having a number of children and grandkids is a blessing, but it can give us many reasons to worry. We worry about their financial needs, their housing needs, their educational and job needs. If we allow ourselves, we can be in a constant state of anxiety over the concerns of the people we love. There […]
Need Some Holiday Activities?
I’ve been feeling a bit disappointed the past few days. My youngest daughter and the three grandkids have moved four hours away and I was really looking forward to seeing them at Christmas. But someone on my grandson’s school bus tested positive for covid so everyone on the bus has been told to quarantine until […]
Fall Leaf Craft
Creating Leaf Prints During the fall, you might see many different tree leaves on the ground. Depending where you live, you may need to visit a nearby park. As you walk, collect a few of each type of leaf you come across. Things Required: A variety of different leaves Some watercolor paints. ● Small size […]
Butterfly Note Holder
This is an activity you can do with your child or grandchild. I think my grandson would like it if he would slow down long enough to try. Your creation won’t look exactly like the one in the photo, which is the strangest butterfly I’ve ever seen – in fact, it might even be a […]
Making Memories By Spending Time Together
Spending time together – there is no better way to create memories. Although our visits with the grandchildren might be seldom, we need to grab the few opportunities we have and make them memorable. Memories don’t have to involve expense, just our time and attention to the little people we love. We don’t need to […]
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry – does it ever stop? I was the oldest of five children, most of us less than two years apart. I don’t remember always fighting with my younger sister when I was a pre-schooler. But maybe I better ask my mother first before I get too proud of my behaviour as a child. […]
Chicken Pox Adventures
My youngest daughter and her family went camping last weekend. After their first night in the tent, Grandson had spots all over his forehead. Looked like he was attacked by an army of mosquitoes. By noon, Grandbaby Girl had them too and Grandson was covered. Being the all-wise grandmother I am, I looked at the […]