by jokomom | Jul 26, 2022 | Joy, Parenting, Thoughts, Travel
We had the pleasure of staying in the Alive Sky Lodge Bed & Breakfast this week, just outside of Rosetown, that has converted round grain bins into incredible little cabins. The location is classic Saskatchewan with amazing wide prairie skies surrounded by open...
by jokomom | May 25, 2022 | Cooking with Kids, Parenting, Sobriety, Thoughts
Only a 4-year old could compare with the amount I have been asking lately: But Why? But WHY mama!? God only knows, darling. The reasons why are important though and I absolutely love this about kids. When I’m not too exhausted from the onslaught of questions...
by jokomom | Apr 18, 2022 | Parenting, Things Kids Say
Oliver: I’m Dwayne the ROCK JohnsonMum: I’m sorry what did you say?Oliver: I’m Dwayne THE ROCK JOHNSONMum: I see…Oliver: see? I can do both eyebrows “Life is anything but predictable”@therock -Dwayne Johnson
by jokomom | Mar 13, 2022 | Joy, Parenting, Sobriety, Thoughts
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was Break the Bias. But I’m not here to talk about biases in the workplace or home, though I do have MANY observations and opinions on the subject. That is a discussion for another day. Today I am...
by jokomom | Oct 4, 2021 | Hard Days, Joy, Parenting, Sobriety, Thoughts
The canned response to the many-times-repeated-daily question: how are you? Everyone has their own version: good, fine, bien. Lately, I have started a delightful practice of asking for clarification before answering that question: do you want the real answer, or the...
by jokomom | May 19, 2021 | Parenting, Things Kids Say
How long do you think I can make this game last? My littliest love made it up all on his own!! “Maauum you can’t heeeeeaaaar meeeee”
