With baby number two on the way Aline’s been keen on getting Hazel comfortable in her new bedroom and more importantly in her new big girl bed. We’ve put her down for naps there on occasion during the summer but last night she slept there for the first time. She …
Looking for a lazy afternoon canoe paddle suitable for a kid? Try the Beaver River in Grey Bruce County. The gentle flowing river is perfect for novice paddlers like our 22-month old daughter as well as my 60-ish folks who wanted an easy ride. Carved through a pre-glacial valley, the …
Another ultrasound today. Looks like Hazel’s gonna have a baby brother. The campaign to name the baby Gus is back online . . .
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likes to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates-until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that charms the old grump.
My take: How can you not like a book where you get to say Googlie Mooglie, raise your fist and yell “Those darned squirrels”?
