I've had nearly two weeks of vacation - here, there, and everywhere - and I'm basking in the feeling of accomplishment that can only be achieved by unpacking everything, starting laundry, and grocery shopping. I am a person who needs to unpack … [Continue reading]
Back in my day…
July 25, 2014 by 5 Comments
Today was cool, windy, and drizzly and so I decided we would have a lazy indoor day, as opposed to the playground afternoon I had planned. Jake wanted to show me something on the Wii and so I acquiesced, sitting down in the armchair to watch him. … [Continue reading]
What to expect when you’re expecting tween boys.
July 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
You know when you're a new mama, and you have all sorts of ideals in your mind as to how you're going to raise your children. You imagine the summer days full of dappled sunlight where you are cannonballing into a turquoise pool with your children, … [Continue reading]
Productivity Week Is At A Close
July 18, 2014 by 3 Comments
Today is the last day of karate camp, and I've been SO PRODUCTIVE this week. Some of the accomplishments have been less fun - like taking the car in to get the tires rebalanced, and getting teary-eyed and having to call my husband because the guys at … [Continue reading]
Empty Nest Overcompensation
July 15, 2014 by 5 Comments
The kids are in karate camp this week, which means that I am kid-free for SEVEN HOURS A DAY. This is not something that happens ever, even during the school year, since they come home for lunch. I seem to be compensating for this empty nest by DOING … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things – Summer Loving
July 10, 2014 by 9 Comments
I love summer. I love heat, I love sunshine, I love seasonal berries and vegetables, I love not feeling like my hands and feet are those of a ninety-year-old woman's. Despite - or perhaps because of - my propensity to schedule and organize everything … [Continue reading]
These are the people in my neighbourhood.
July 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Proving my theory that every single day is special, yesterday was International Kissing Day, followed by today's festivities - International Chocolate Day. I think I can get behind this romantic turn of events. Just this morning as I was opening up … [Continue reading]
