We have been on summer vacation for one week and we have turned into a slothful people. This is why I don't register the kids in any organized activities; we are too busy being completely lazy every morning to get anywhere. I'm in my sweaty yoga … [Continue reading]
Bond. James Bond.
July 4, 2011 by
Mark, seeing a commercial on a US television station, asked me what “Independence Day” means. I was tired and did not feel up for a historical discussion, so I simply said that it was like Canada Day, but for the United States. Later I felt that … [Continue reading]
Twelve times twelve is one hundred and forty four.
July 1, 2011 by
Happy birthday Canada! To celebrate, I’m taking the kids to an amusement park with some friends, and I baked an angel food cake, to be eaten with whipped cream and strawberries. If there is anything more delicious in the world I would like to know … [Continue reading]
Kids’ Yoga – Summer of Awesome
June 28, 2011 by
The cashier at the grocery store asked me how my weekend was. "Great!" I said cheerfully. "Oh yeah? What did you do?" he asked. I stood silently for a minute. I couldn't recall one single thing that I had done. I started feeling idiotic, … [Continue reading]
My Favourite Cup
June 24, 2011 by
The handle broke off of my favourite mug a couple of weeks ago. It was a tall, lidded, blue ceramic cup with flowers on it that I had received in a gift basket from my husband’s colleagues when Mark was born. I have used this mug every day since … [Continue reading]
The longest day of the year
June 21, 2011 by
Happy Summer Solstice! Here, that means that the sun rises at 5:20 am and sets at almost 10:00 pm, and, amazingly, the sun has come out today! It's going to be 22 degrees Celcius, which may not sound like much for you people in milder climes, but … [Continue reading]
He shoots, he scores!
June 20, 2011 by
How was your weekend? The boys had each made an adorable card for their dad - Mark's with a picture of a tiger saying "I Roar You" and Jake's in the shape of a shirt with a tie - and in addition to a couple of purchased gifts, my husband also … [Continue reading]
