Alice Munro wrote in "The Spanish Lady", about a woman riding on a train recalling a similar trip with her now-grown children,"I had to sleep close beside them at night and sit with them climbing around me in the daytime; my body felt bruised by … [Continue reading]
Talking, talking, talking – originally published August 13, 2008
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The Adventures of Mean Mommy – originally published July 24, 2008
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So this morning, when I got home from yoga at 7:15, the pouring rain was starting to taper off and the sky was beginning to clear. It felt like a great day for the zoo - not too warm, and not so nice that the entire city of sahms would have the same … [Continue reading]
Why I’m NOT going to the Stampede – originally published July 9, 2008
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Since the beginning of the month, I've been asked several times if I'm going to take the boys down to the "grounds". My answer is always an unequivocal NO. The idea of taking them down, on the train, in the heat, in the crowds, to battle line-ups, … [Continue reading]
Simple Pleasures – originally published July 1, 2008
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I'm a big fan of simple pleasures. Like looking into the garden and seeing a perfect blossom when yesterday there was just a bud. Or watching the children play happily together, using their nice voices. I would much rather have a nice glass of red … [Continue reading]
Friday Afternoon Slump – originally published June 20, 2008
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I'm really having a slump-y afternoon. Those of you who are home with the kids may understand....for me Friday afternoons are always a bit tinged with melancholy. Sure, we will be doing fun things on the weekend. Sure, it will be great to have Rob … [Continue reading]
Mother’s Day Thoughts – originally published May 10, 2008
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I am in a really good place right now, in terms of my children. Believe me - BELIEVE ME - this has not always been the case. The stages that they are in right now are so great. Mark at four is kind, helpful, and independently branching out in so many … [Continue reading]
