Tag Archives: growing up

10 reflections on the first 20 years of being a parent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I suddenly find myself in this strange phase of life where I am an empty-nester. It feels like I just blinked. One day I was changing diapers and wiping noses and the next I was moving my children out to … Continue reading →

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They’re growing up…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Karen Hay, RN

My baby is graduating from Grade 8! How did I get here? Where did the time go? I feel like life is moving so fast. These feelings got me remembering a poem my Dad read at my high school graduation. It’s … Continue reading →