I have been fielding the following two questions of late: 1) Aren’t you SAD that your BABY is starting kindergarten?, and 2) Can you BELIEVE your BABY is in kindergarten?Now first, I am not sad that Jake is starting kindergarten. In fact, I’m a bit … [Continue reading]
E-evil Children!
August 22, 2010 by
It’s been a weird few days at my house; for example, yesterday it appeared that my children were auditioning for the role of worst children ever. Well, maybe not the worst children ever, I mean, they were not setting the house on fire or stealing … [Continue reading]
It only takes a minute.
August 20, 2010 by
I wanted to write about something really funny today – there was a cougar sighting in the city! The resulting news stories have been hilarious: cougar spotted, if you should see a cougar you should be cautious and back away slowly. Did the cougar … [Continue reading]
I want a jungle room!
August 17, 2010 by
I woke up this morning thinking that I was supposed to remember something about today when it occurred to me: it’s the 33rd anniversary of Elvis’ death. Festive! I love fat Elvis, and not just for his music. It takes a certain something something to … [Continue reading]
Garmins don’t work if you don’t use them.
August 14, 2010 by
“I think fall is coming!” Jake said happily, looking at the orange leaves on the grass below our Mayday tree. It is weird that two weeks ago we were doing this:And now I’m wearing a sweater. August in Calgary. My thoughts, since we returned from … [Continue reading]
I’m With Stupid
August 13, 2010 by
My husband went back to work this week after two weeks off, and to be honest, I oscillated between looking forward to getting back to regular routine and dreading the kids’ emotional fallout from getting back into our regular routine. This week has … [Continue reading]
Bad Mummy!
August 9, 2010 by
Check out my piece up at Yummy Mummy - where I talk about not winning the Mother of the Year award. I coulda been a contender! I coulda been a somebody, instead of just a...mom? Huh. See you there, I hope! xox … [Continue reading]
