I am feeling SO FESTIVE right now, and not just because this was the lovely wintry scene when I walked the dog the other day: Look at his adorable snowy face! As I mentioned before, December is one of my favourite months even though when I hugged … [Continue reading]
Come and trim the Christmas tree with some decorations (not) bought at Tiffany’s
December 5, 2012 by 15 Comments
Nicole’s Favourite Things: Holiday Edition Part 1
December 3, 2012 by 10 Comments
Yes, you read that title correctly. There will be a part two. Despite its darkness, and despite the fact that a) it was minus 12 this morning, b) my hands are constantly purple, and c) traffic and the streets are mayhem, I love December. It is one … [Continue reading]
Full Moon, and the Werewolves (of London) are coming
November 29, 2012 by 18 Comments
For those of you who keep track of moon phases, which may or may not be many people, there was a full moon on Wednesday. For me, a full moon means no yoga - it's tradition to not practice on full or new moon days - which translates to extra sleep. … [Continue reading]
FEEL THE ENERGY
November 26, 2012 by 12 Comments
Every month, I realize anew that my complete lack of energy for a week, followed by super-strength-energizer-bunny energy is actually related to my, how shall I put this, lady cycles. And yet every month I find myself wondering what is wrong with … [Continue reading]
So bored! Send entertainment!
November 23, 2012 by 11 Comments
Here we are now. Entertain us.Jake is now in Day Two of a cold. I kept him home yesterday in hopes that it would be a quick recovery, only to have him wake up this morning, worse. Backfire! I'm not complaining too much; my kids are rarely sick … [Continue reading]
Busy Bee
November 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
It was "Dress as Your Twin" day at school - a day where kids get "spirit points" for their "colour squad" if they dress the same as someone else, and my kids took it to the extreme, dressing in the exact same outfit, down to the socks and underwear. … [Continue reading]
Men of Years Past, or Childhood Memories
November 19, 2012 by 23 Comments
It's the most wonderful time...of the year. Not only is it the holiday season (well, almost the holiday season, I was singing Santa Baby in a slutty voice to myself this morning, so it totally counts) but it is also the Sexiest Man Alive season, as … [Continue reading]
