The last week of June is always a bit crazy, no? I mean, not for the kids. Nothing academic is going on, which is just fine. The Grade Sixes had their Provincial Achievement Tests, five in total, and those finished on Monday. Mark, despite being very … [Continue reading]
PMS or Dreadful New Personality?
June 20, 2016 by 7 Comments
One of the interesting things about being in my forties and starting the slow boat to periomenopause is that I have only the vaguest idea of when my Ladies' Holiday will land, which means that I have the alarming experience of not knowing if My Mood … [Continue reading]
Birdie Turf War
June 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Here we are, with less than two weeks left in the school year, and I can hardly believe it. I can hardly believe that 2016 is half over, I can hardly believe that, after seven years of Stampede Breakfasts at the school, last week's was my … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: Beachy Keen, Jelly Bean
June 8, 2016 by 7 Comments
We are having a heat wave! It's hot and sunny and it's supposed to break and be rainy just in time for the weekend. We are in the midst of re-staining our deck; I am doing a little bit every day to take advantage of the hot weather. Hopefully it … [Continue reading]
Who cares about eyebrows?
June 2, 2016 by 16 Comments
Remember that old Seinfeld episode wherein Jerry and Elaine are trying to set George up with Elaine's friend Cynthia? Elaine is talking about all of Cynthia's good points, and adds that she has great eyebrows. Jerry: Who cares about … [Continue reading]
Tea for Two (and more)
May 30, 2016 by 3 Comments
Last week was the Volunteer Tea at the school. I go every year but I don't really look forward to it, if you know what I mean. I don't dread it or anything, but it has always felt like more of a duty than a great pleasure or celebration. With the … [Continue reading]
Wild Thing
May 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
I just got back yesterday from an extra-long weekend at my in-laws' house, and I have a question: how is it possible to have an absolute mountain of laundry when I actually DID two loads of laundry over the weekend? The answer is that there is no … [Continue reading]
