Yesterday was the preschool Valentine’s party, and it appears that Mark is the class dreamboat. I’ve never really liked Valentine’s Day – and this is definitely the subject of a different post – but I love the way young children celebrate it. I … [Continue reading]
Junior High and Anthony Michael Hall
February 9, 2009 by 1 Comment
I was recently party to a conversation with regards to junior high school. A woman I know was discussing the school we both attended, and she stated “Those were still the best days of my life”. People, I was astonished. Junior high? I myself was … [Continue reading]
Two Batmans – No Robins
February 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today was a good day, actually a very good day, as opposed to yesterday which was a very bad day. Anyone who is or was a stay-at-home mom can understand how a day in which nothing significant happens can actually be a great day. In the past half … [Continue reading]
Eat, Pray, Love – BLAH
February 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE getting new books at Christmas. I just finished one such book – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – and I have a word of advice: don’t bother. What a bore. Predictable storyline, boring and … [Continue reading]
Picky Eaters Unite!
February 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment
So I was reading this local parenting magazine, and I came across an article on picky eating. Since my children will not even eat macaroni and cheese – macaroni and cheese! Nectar of the comfort food gods! – I read every single picky eating article I … [Continue reading]
Where would we be without informercials?
January 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
So Rob is at a hockey game tonight, and I just finished my standard "Rob's not here" meal of pita and Greek salad, I'm counting down to bedtime while my children are, strangely enough, playing a game in which they are hammering something - what? - … [Continue reading]
Old Man Winter is an asshole
January 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment
With the giant lottery draw this past weekend, I reflected, as I always do, on what I would do with the jackpot if I actually purchased a ticket and subsequently won. My conclusion: I would get the f*** out of Calgary. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a … [Continue reading]
