I frequently look at my house and feel like I'm drowning in stuff. I'm not even talking about Mark's extensive "rock collection" ("Maybe we should get him a rock polisher for Christmas!" my husband suggested cheerfully, to my horror - how many MORE … [Continue reading]
Charity Birthday Parties, or the post where I have strong opinions about birthdays
September 27, 2011 by
Save the drama for your mama.
September 25, 2011 by
I try to write quality posts and occasionally I try to write beautiful posts and yesterday I checked my statistics to see why, specifically, people visit this blog. Is it my views on parenting, on mindful living, on good karma and kindness? Here are … [Continue reading]
Mullets and Me
September 22, 2011 by
Just the other day I saw a woman, who was about my age or a little older, wearing skin tight acid wash jeans. I looked at her for a minute, trying to decide if this was a new trend and that is what the young folks are wearing these days, or if she … [Continue reading]
Struggling
September 19, 2011 by
For his birthday, my sister-in-law and brother gave Jake a number of easy-reader books, some featuring his new favourite character, Finn McMissile. Jake picked them up and read them to me, only needing help on a few of the words. What a smart … [Continue reading]
It makes me just feel like crying, baby, ’cause baby, something beautiful’s dying.
September 16, 2011 by
"There's a new Tim Hortons commercial that's going to make you cry," my husband called from the living room. "I've already seen it AND cried this morning." I replied. Oh, Tim Hortons and their tear-jerking commercials. Years after it first aired, … [Continue reading]
And now we are six
September 15, 2011 by
"This is the greatest day of my life!" Jake said this morning. "I got Finn McMissile toys and I learned how to button up my pants!" He stood on one foot for a minute and added thoughtfully, "I don't really feel older though. I could still … [Continue reading]
Nostalgia and almost-birthdays.
September 12, 2011 by
I know this past weekend was a tough one for many of you, and so please accept my virtual hugs and kisses. I did not watch the news all weekend, and I largely steered clear of the Internet, but I did think about those of you for whom this past … [Continue reading]
