We wake up at 0400 AM ... I struggle to get the kids back to bed. Then 0744 panick stricken we all fly out of MY bed. Yes my three yo and 5yo still end up in our bed every night. "Bad dreams" are bound to them if they stay in their bed. I guess … Continue reading Dropping the ball today.. →

Photo taken in front of my house Day 20 "sleep" #365PhotoBlog We are in the middle of a massive weather alert snow/ice storm here on the east coast. The whole city (unless your a shiftworker) is quiet. Malls are closed and buses have been pulled from the roads. It has been bitter this past week … Continue reading At the Mercy of Mother Nature →

I know many people who will read this post have dreams and interests they think about pursuing but maybe just don't have the confidence or support.  I just want to say-- DO IT!  Life is too short.  We could get into a car accident tomorrow and with it all of this unlocked potential could disseminate. … Continue reading Just go for it! →

I don't know about the rest of you but homework is proving to be a challenge in my household.  By the time my kids are picked up, cleaned up, fed and bathed there is tired tantrums and silly fights all through the homework battle.  My daughter is in kindergarten and the expectation on these kids … Continue reading Homework: Tips to keep your kids engaged. →

He sat in front of me.  Mad at the world; but taking it out on me.  Subtle changes in his body language. "I'm going to flip the f%^& out!" as his voice begins to raise.  His demeanour completely changes. But before I can even think about what is happening a correctional officer strategically places himself … Continue reading From the eyes of a corrections nurse: Our Correctional Officers →

ISO 800 35mm f/2.8 1/25 secs Day 14 "Cozy" For my husband, It is the little things I am most grateful for tonight.  The fact that ordering pizza was okay.  That you entertained a living room 'pizza party'.  I know how much you hate the kids eating in the living room.  But you let them … Continue reading Dear other half →

ISO 800 35mm f/2.8 1/60 secs Day 13 "Bug" #365PhotoBlog We made a trip to the pet store today for this capture. Painting with apples, potatoes and paint brushes.  It yields some interesting results let me tell you.  What you need: Canvas (or paper), piece of firm food you can cut into shapes (we used … Continue reading Weekends Activities… →

ISO 35mm  100 f/11 1/50 secs Day 12 "Sunrise" #365PhotoBlog Georgia is feeling more like herself today.  Definitely on the mend.  To be safe we are staying home-- away from people we could possibly infect.  It feels like - 30 c outside today so we are cooped up in our house all day.  Parenthood challenge= … Continue reading Some fun ideas to occupy your kids on the weekend →

ISO 3200 35mm f/6.3 1/50 secs Day 11 "Black & White" #365PhotoBlog Meetings booked, pills to pass, clients to see.  Today was supposed to be a hectic work day.  Full of things to do without enough time to do them. 0400- Georgia woke up in my bed.  She needed to go to the bathroom.  No … Continue reading When the plan changes unexpectedly, sometimes you just need to roll with it. →

Christina is a casual Licensed Practical Nurse at the correctional centre.  She works full-time at Bobby's Hospice.  That's not to say she doesn't spend her fair share of time in jail--- as a nurse that is.  Christina is an employee that rarely says "no".  When you call her she makes it work.  As someone who … Continue reading From Hospice Nursing to Corrections Nursing Meet Christina The Person of the Week. →