Grandparenting on the Island

We’re heading for an afternoon nap right now, Nola and I, her grandfather having headed off to town for groceries. So far, we’ve played trains together (there’s Brio track looping madly all over the kitchen…

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Walk With Me? More Commuting . . .

We’re anticipating a special visitor here — Pater/Granddad has taken the car to Vancouver to pick up little Nola and bring here back for a few days while her parents are away. Originally, I planned…

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Playing in the Park: Good For What Ails You!

 A very good antidote to whatever ails you: playing int the park with an almost three-year old. A risk-taker who nonetheless appreciates a supporting hand  who can lead one on a merry chase and really…

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Families and Memories and Beaches (again!)

 Every day for her two-week visit, Nola’s been taking someone to the park, generally in the morning. She’s learned how to pump the swing by herself, to walk a curving balance beam, slide down the…

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MOTB Dress — Worth Waiting For?

Glancing at my stats for search words today, I was amused and a bit guilty to see that one or two folks are coming here looking for something about “Mother of the Bride dress.” Those…

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