I know I'm in the vast, vast minority here, but I actually really like January. Everything feels fresh and new and invigorating. I was always that kid in school who loved to get new school supplies, but especially new journals; I loved the feeling of … [Continue reading]
Happy New Year! Happy New Look!
January 2, 2014 by 11 Comments
Mark was peeling an orange and accidentally dropped a piece of peel on the floor; I managed to rescue it mere milliseconds before the dog pounced. I took that opportunity to tiresomely remind the children to be careful because food dropped on the … [Continue reading]
Boyhouse Year in Review 2013
December 30, 2013 by 8 Comments
I know, it isn't QUITE the end of the year and something totally thrilling and blog worthy COULD happen in the next 36 hours, but I am posting my Boyhouse Year in Review today. There are some exciting changes afoot in the Boyhouse, mainly that this … [Continue reading]
12 Days of Christmas Started Two Days Ago
December 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
Today I am on a quest to embrace sloth and gluttony, and wish only to curl on the couch with wine, popcorn, and one of my new Christmas-gift books, and yet I am faced with two universal truths: the laundry never stops, and the children require … [Continue reading]
Bringing Sexy (or Blogs) Back, Festivus Style
December 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
So far, Christmas vacation has been epic. EPIC. On Friday, after coming home from yoga in minus-JC-it's-cold temperatures, I declared a lazy day and decided that we would not be leaving the house. Instead, I cracked the big bottle of Bailey's and … [Continue reading]
There seems to be a theme here…
December 19, 2013 by 6 Comments
Us old-skool bloggers (did you know I've been blogging for five years? It's been five long years and I love you just the same) sometimes miss the fun and joy that was the meme. Well, I'm bringing us back to early 2008 with a good old-fashioned book … [Continue reading]
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is self awareness.
December 18, 2013 by 5 Comments
Oh hey, it's blizzarding again. The news anchor mentioned that Saturday is the First Day of Winter! and I stared at the television in confusion. I think seasons should actually be defined differently here in Canada. We've had tons of snow on the … [Continue reading]
