Travelling, like practically everything else, is a unique experience with every baby. My first-born is outgoing and adventurous. (The first time we took her to a mall, she was so excited, nearly every passerby commented on how happy she was.) She loves noise and can sleep through construction but not conversation. (more…)
Fifteen years ago, while still in school, peers were the people with whom I spent the majority of my leisure time. Life was exciting and we shared a great deal. There was (it seems now) all the time in the world to devote to nurturing friendships. My closest friends and I have been together through graduation, first jobs, relationships, weddings. We dreamed of raising families who would grow together. And then, my husband and I moved to Edmonton (more…)
Billions of sparkling lights spread out above us. The bright stars. The dimmer stars. The band that marks the Milky Way. How I have missed seeing the night sky away from Edmonton’s city lights!
I hold my 22-month old son close to me. Wrapped in a light blanket over his fall jacket, his teeth are still chattering as he admires the view. “Stars!” he says. (more…)
Young children spend their waking hours moving about, exploring the world. Even when they are very young, they want to be held up where they can see the world being busy around them. You want me to strap them down into a no-running, no-view seat for how long???
We made our first car trip out of the city when Alisha had just turned two. Amazingly, it went pretty well. The four-hour drive took five or six hours, with no struggles to get back in the car after a rest stop (though we’ve been there too). Since then, we have made numerous trips around Alberta and through B.C. with our two kids, now aged four and almost-two. Although there are never any guarantees, we have found ways to increase the chances of experiencing a fabulous roadtrip.
