I’ve been reading the boys all the Little House books, in order, since they became interested in settlers and whatnot after reading Little House on the Prairie at school. Their favourite was On the Banks of Plum Creek, what with all the plagues and Pa getting lost in a blizzard at Christmas and Laura getting a […]
You put the meaning in my life, you’re the inspiration
August 9, 2012 by
I’ve been blogging for a while now, and I am still blogging for the same reasons I started: for a creative outlet, to ensure my mind didn’t atrophy from and to make connections with other moms and writers. I feel like I’m part of a blogging community, which is very cool. You, dear reader, read what I […]
Well, hello there, stranger!
August 7, 2012 by
How have you been? I’ve been away. I just spent a week with my in-laws, and I ONLY have nice things to say. We had fabulous weather, we had lots of fun, and I discovered something about myself: I am naturally a rigid and rule-oriented person (this is not part of my self-discovery; I knew that already) but with […]
Olympic Fever, sort of
July 28, 2012 by
One of the things I love most about blogging is how much I learn. My mind is expanding. I mean, really, who knew about modesty socks or fake cigarettes? WHO KNEW? I am enlightened. I am also confused because a very androgynous cashier called me “sir” today. I’m not sure why. I don’t think I […]
Whiskey and cigarettes
July 26, 2012 by
My husband and I are currently halfway through Season Five of Mad Men. The thought that we are almost at the end is filling me with great sorrow. We discovered this show a few months ago, and have ravenously watched it from the first season, some evenings watching two or three episodes in a row. […]
Going to the zoo, zoo, zoo…
July 24, 2012 by
Are you ready for this? The shower doors are finished! Our renovations are completed! Wheeeeee. Pictures to follow, but for now I’m just excited and relieved and the teensiest bit annoyed that the head contractor wanted to come and pick up the final cheque immediately, without us being able to test things out. Hey buddy, […]
Be Kind, Change the World
July 20, 2012 by
A few weeks ago, I picked up We Need To Talk About Kevin from the library, on the recommendation of a friend. I took it back today, 90% unread. Over the past couple of weeks, I would pick it up, read half a page, and put it down again, upset and unnerved. Upon telling him […]