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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, January 1st, 2021
Captains log Happy New Year! The crew of the SS Shit-show enjoyed a quiet evening last night much to the disappointment of the teenagers....

Tarren Gilchrist
Feb 1, 2021
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Captain’s log I feel it necessary to document some strange happenings aboard the ship this evening. Number 2 reported the first anomaly...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Captains log The crew has been enjoying a spectacular fall season and spending as much time outside as possible before Mother Nature...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Captain’s Log Exciting few days aboard the shipwreck. Number 2 took on a DIY project. He decided he would give the laundry room a...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020
Captain’s log It’s been a while and I felt I should update everyone of the less than exciting lives of the souls aboard the S.S Shit...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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October 13th, 2020
Captain's Log As hard as it was to say no to our friends and family this year ,this crew very much enjoyed the long weekend. We dragged...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Friday, September 11th, 2020
Captain's Log Enthusiasm aboard the ship could not be contain today, both crew members were back in school. Number 2 and I are so...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Captains log Today marked the end of the longest March Break in history. Relic headed off to Grade 11 today. I tried to play it cool, but...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
Captain's Log Today Number 2 and I celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. It's not always sunny and the journey doesn't always go as...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Captain's Log Our unbelievably thoughtful neighbor Emma offered everyone on our block a free mini porch Portraits session this April. A...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020
Captain’s log The ship didn't exactly follow it's planned course for the weekend but we still managed to all find exactly what we needed....

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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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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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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Tuesday, July 15th, 2020
Captain’s Log I’m pleased to report that Relic has successfully passed his G1 test and now has his learners permit. His enthusiasm is...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 28, 2021
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Friday, July 10th, 2020
Captains log It’s been an exciting week abroad this shipwreck. Relic returned from his canoe trip sun kissed and tired. He came in...

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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Sunday, June 13th 2020
Captain’s Log I’m happy to report the Dutchess has transitioned into adolescence with the utmost success. Today after sleeping in until...

Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 15, 2021
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