If I had to single out one activity as Emeraude’s favourite, it would definitely have to be Play-doh. Any opportunity she has to choose an activity whether home, at the family place or at her Dad’s Play-doh is always her first choice. I must add that it is also a favourite of mine. If [Read more]
I needed an activity that didn’t require any physical ability and very little cognitive ability (when I am in a lot of pain, it can be difficult to concentrate so activities that don’t have many rules or steps are great) and Emeraude received so many beautiful and educational gifts for [Read more]
More Play-doh fun… Emeraude received so many wonderful gifts for her 4th birthday. One of these was Play-doh from Marraine & Parrain (they gave her a dress as well!) Sunday, she could not wait any longer we took out all the play-doh accessories and began opening tubs (there are many!). [Read more]
Well, our indoor garden (started to be ready for transplant when summer is officially here) continues to progress. Emeraude is so impressed at being able to eat from her plants already. Les haricots sont rendus tellement gros! Elle comprend maintenant que si ont les laisse pousser sa vaux la penne [Read more]
Saturday, we begun working on yet another piñata! Emeraude is a HUGE fan of piñatas, and any occasion will do – we made our 1st (I think) at Christmas for her Nursery School and then another at Easter. After much debate over the past few weeks, Emeraude finally decided that this one would [Read more]
Je ne suis pas en très bonne forme ces jours-ci, v’la une couple de semaine j’ai réaliser que mes médicaments ne faisait plus effets; cela est normal avec des opioïdes, ton corps s’habitue et il faut re-ajuster). Je suis allé à l’urgence – c’est là que [Read more]
Pipe Cleaner Creatures and more creative crafts projects, templates, tips, clip-art, patterns, and ideas on marthastewart.com. Emeraude and I are going to try these this afternoon & we will post our creations afterwards. For now I hope these will inpire you, instructions can be found at the [Read more]
It is so exciting that spring is finally here. It’s been a long, long winter and I think everyone in Manitouwadge is ready for some blue skies and warmer temps, I certainly was ready for the snow to melt. The lake still has ice on it but not for long according to most people’s [Read more]
my girl is such a hoot! Doggie Finger Puppets (from Chirp Magazine, April 09) What you’ll need: old glove(s) glue (we used white, I’m hoping to buy some good tacky glue soon for our crafting) scissors google eyes or beads or pompoms for eyes yarn How to: cut fingers off glove decorate [Read more]
At bedtime, before our story, we decided to begin working on our dreamcatcher. The materials included in the kit are quite nice and seem plentiful (it can be aggravating when craft kits are skimpy on quantity of supplies). Tonight is also my last IV Solumedrol treatment (5 of 5) and although I [Read more]
Ok, another very busy day (in spite of having less than adequate supplies of energy). The kids were a huge help. So was Vickie as she has been ever since my symptoms began coming back with a vengeance last week. She goes beyond giving me rides to the hospital and has been calling to arrange [Read more]
Mom & Dad were in Thunder Bay last week for personal business. Before leaving she had asked me for ideas as to what she might pick up that I can’t get here in the way of materials for Emeraude’s home schooling. I had given her a few ideas but did not really have any expectations [Read more]
Egg Creatures and more creative crafts projects, templates, tips, clip-art, patterns, and ideas on marthastewart.com It’s no secret that I love Martha Stewart but this is even cooler than her usual crafts and a must make for us before Easter… The only question is wether to [Read more]
Easter is quickly on it’s way and of course Emeraude’s Nursery School will be having a special day that week. At Christmas, Emeraude had wanted to make a pinata for her school’s Christmas party, we made a Santa head, it was great, alot of fun and learning in the process so we are [Read more]
