creativelykate

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter in quarantine!   So Friday morning I actually made my kids dress up and do a quick photoshoot on our front porch.  Just because we're not celebrating with family this year, doesn't mean all of our traditions have to be put on hold😜 My two girls were pretty excited to wear new matching dresses, so I didn't have any issues getting them ready.  My little guy Jack loves putting gel in his hair, so he was pretty easy to convince as well.  As for my oldest, he absolutely hates getting dressed up for anything, so basically I gave him an ultimatum...extra schoolwork next week or a few pictures - and you have to smile!  He obviously went with the second choice (and he gave me the best smile ever) ha!   Despite the freezing cold temperatures that morning, we actually got some really cute photos...in record breaking time! No matter how you're celebrating this year, may you ...

I hope everyone is staying home and staying healthy.  What an unbelievable time we are living in right now.  Most days seem completely manageable, but some days I question if I'm even going to make to the next🤔. Despite this crazy, chaotic, some days memorable, other days questionable, and needless to say - an unforgettable period in our lives, I have managed to recognize some of the more positive things...in no particular order. 1.  My kids can and do eat peanut butter every single day for lunch #noallergies #winning  2.  After being a stay at home mom for the majority of the past 9 years, I was questioning if I was really ready to step back into my career as a teacher...it's only day 23 of this quarantine - but yup it's been determined, I am definitely ready to go back to work. 3.  I think after all this, those parents who maybe didn't fully appreciate teachers or comprehend the full extent of what they do - will now perhaps have a c...

  What a crazy March Break that was??!  But crazy doesn't even really do it justice😜  To be honest, I'm trying not to think about what this week has in store 🤔.  But at this point, there's really isn't anything that would surprise me.  I suppose it's probably best if we try to take it one day at a time...seems like the best option right now. As we transition into this new (hopefully temporary) way of life I'm feeling so many mixed emotions...some days I'm motivated, excited and even hopeful of what the future holds, other days I don't even feel like getting dressed (count your blessings that you don't have to be around me on those days).  Then there's all those days in between, where it's just been a rollercoaster of emotions.  One minute I'm happy and the next moment I want to curl up in a ball and go back to bed.  The good news...I don't think my kids have noticed much.  They've literally had the best week of their ...

Today is Valentine's day and for the first time ever I was ready!  All I had left to do was set the kitchen table for breakfast this morning, but that had to wait until the kiddies were in bed last night and sleeping.  Our Valentine's day traditions have certainly changed over the years but some things will always stay the same... 1.  We always leave small gifts for the kids to open in the morning.  Anything from books to clothing, games or small toys.  We never buy them chocolate because I find they always get so much from other family members.  This year I bought them a bag of candy from Squish at Upper Canada Mall.  I'm a total fan of what they sell and what they stand for.  They pride themselves on using all natural ingredients whenever possible...some of their candy is even vegan! 2.  As usual we made non edible gift for all the kids at school.  This year we had to make over 70 gift bags!  Hudson's grade 3 cla...

Happy New Year!  A couple weeks ago I was scrolling through Facebook on my phone (I still haven't bought a computer🤣) and this message popped up... I literally laughed outloud because all too often I've been able to relate.  January has always been that month that feels like it's never going to end.  Looking back I can recall several days being stuck indoors in the middle of winter, with four little ones, trying to keep them busy and reminding myself that one day I'm going to miss all of this.  Some days, definitely more than others seemed endless. This year I was grateful to start back to work almost immediately following the Christmas break.  As a supply teacher it's not always predictable but I couldn't have been happier when I was called in to work on the first Monday back.  And even better, it was at the school where I usually spend most of my days.  Just being able to catch up with the staff and students most certainly lightened...