An Odelay to Maternelle
I’ve written quite a bit on the blog about the homework struggles with our eldest. My youngest – who started maternelle (aka …
Tag Archives: literacy
Fourth Generation Brownie
Tuesday this week was a pretty cool day for me. It was my eldest’s daughter’s enrollment ceremony for Brownies. I …
Three Years and Still Down!
Today my blog turns three. Given this has been my longest run at any one blog spot in cyberspace, it’s gotten me all …
I’ve Got This!
Until the moment when I clearly don’t. Hi! Remember me? I’m Louise. It’s been a few weeks since my last post. …
Go Shish! & Other Literacy Fun
January 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada. In honour of this occasion, I thought I’d share what we’ve been …
Lullaby (For a Black Mother)
There are many moments I love about parenthood. Recently, I read Lullaby (For a Black Mother) with both my daughters, aged …
Reading Rituals
I had one of those wondrous parenting moments last week. Do you know the ones? When you are in the …
Will I Retire on Mulberry Street?
A while ago my Aunt June came to visit. She is one of my 4-year-old’s favourite people. She lives about …
Birthday Weekend Thankful
It’s been a busy weekend – my birthday weekend (I’ve always thought all the best celebrations happen in July) – but …
You Want an Ear? You Pick an Ear!
A, C, L, O, S, X and Z. Those are the letters I KNOW my 4-year-old daughter recognizes. And if …
Baby Gates Down 