My memories of "The Fair" go way back, probably further back than most of the GTAs residents. My Grandpa Jack (my maternal grandfather) took my Mom and her sisters when they were young, and when the next generation of grand kids came along (my sisters and I) the tradition continued. Every year in the fall, … Continue reading Markham Fair 175 Years

Short and sweet reminder for all of us navigating the parenting world; When we were on vacation this winter we met this wonderful couple. Their boys were full grown one was going into law enforcement and the other a firefighter. They enjoyed watching us with the girls and even got in some play time. I … Continue reading The Best Years of Our Lives

I first stumbled upon a 'gratitude journal' in late November 2018 as I was doing some online shopping. I was looking for a children’s question and answer book for my first born child, Stella (boy does she have some good answers), and I came across a gratitude journal. At the time, mindfulness was already at … Continue reading Living A Life of Gratitude

Dear Mom, I think I get it now.  I get it. I blinked and my first born Stella (your first grandchild) is now 4 and somehow my baby Evva is almost 2, I don't know, how did this happen. Where did time go? I get it. The days are short but, the nights are long.  … Continue reading Dear Mom – I Think I Get It Now