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EMBRACING THE JOURNEY OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD
Welcome to "A Captain's Blog," where the parenting stories are as unfiltered as a teenager's social media feed. We laugh at our mishaps, learn from our mistakes, and snag expert advice to navigate the teen maze. It's the go-to spot for real talk, belly laughs, and a hefty dose of "We've got this!" in the wild ride of raising teens.
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Friday, July 31st, 2020
Captain’s Log The mood aboard the ship is that of elation. Kids are going back to school. F*% yeah! The crew is actually pretty pumped to...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2020
Captain's Log The entire crew was invited away for the weekend, which was so needed. Anyone else overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
Captain's Log The crew has been enjoying having our nephew Charlie for the week. Number 2 took him on his first camping trip, and mother...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Sunday, July 19th, 2020
Captain's Log Sunday’s are my favourite day of the week. I love the pace, slow and easy with no plan. I feel like anything accomplished...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Monday, July 12th 2020
Captains log Number 2 and I have found ourselves childless for a few days. Relic has embarked on his first adult free canoe trip; 60 km...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
Captain's log Happy Canada Day! Today was as close to perfect as it can get right now. I'm not sure if there is a planetary alignment...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020
Captain's log Summer is here and the crew is enjoying all that this gorgeous weather has to offer. Relic was voluntold on Saturday to use...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Friday, June 12th 2020
Captain’s log Today we celebrated the Dutchess’s 13th birthday. My baby is a teen. Lucy Valerie you are the most amazing human being....

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 14, 2021
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Monday, June 8th 2021
Captain’s log Today I began the trial phases of not drinking during the week. Today’s test failed, and wine was consumed at 4:45 pm....

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 14, 2021
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Thursday, June 4th 2021
Captain’s log A big happy birthday to my sweet dad, love you ❤️ This week was a bit brutal on aboard this crazy-ass ship. I am now...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 14, 2021
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Tuesday, May 26th 2020
Captain's Log The crew has faced some new challenges this week; good weather and our first heatwave. Kids are really missing their...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
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Monday, May 25th 2020
Captains log I am happy to report that the ship and her crew continue to make me proud to be their captain. I have been back to work...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
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Saturday, May 23rd 2020
Captain's Log This afternoon Number 2 and I decided to take the crew on an evening paddle downstream. Details are foggy, but what was...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
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Sunday, May 17th 2020
Captain’s log I failed to complete my daily update yesterday but it was just so nice outside that I decided to enjoy the day phone free....

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
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Monday, May 11th 2020
Captans log Sailed through another Monday. Or maybe it was Tuesday? Thursday? I don't even know anymore. What I do know, is sure isn't...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Friday, May 8th 2020
Captain’s Log Happy Friday fellow passengers of this crazy ass pandemic. Anyone else as thrilled as I am that’s it’s the freakin’...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Monday, May the 4th be with you 2020
Captain’s Log I’ve have received a few S.O.S calls from other Captain’s today. It appears the plague of Monday has hit other vessels as...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Friday, May 1st 2020
Captain’s Log Amendment to yesterday log, apparently yesterday was the 30th not the 29th. I’ve got to be totally honest though , they...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Thursday, April 29th 2020
Captain’s Log We have been experiencing prime napping weather this week. In the past, when the crew was young I couldn’t always enjoy a...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Wednesday, April 29th 2020
Captains log When I stocked up last week I failed to buy anything that was deliciously sweet and highly processed to eat. Apparently, my...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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