I was brushing out my hair after a shower at the pool on Friday when I saw this very old woman undoing her shoes. It knocked the wind out of me for a second. Those shoes, those wrinkled, arthritic hands taking them off. It felt like my grandmother was in the room with me. Later that afternoon, I … [Read more...]
You Know… I’m An Artist!
So many people ask how you go about choosing a sperm donor. It's simple really, like shopping for a bathing suit in a catalogue. You scan the pictures and see if one captures your eye. When it does, you stop and read the fine details. If you like what you read, you fold the corner of the page over. … [Read more...]
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival!
A week today. One week today and we'll be undoing our pants and dozing off to watching Love Actually after the kids have fallen into a comatose sleep from all the Christmas excitement. Yes. It's one more week to finish shopping! Are you finished yet? No? Don't worry! I have the PERFECT last … [Read more...]
The L Word
On Sunday we went up to Uxbridge to see Santa on the Santa Train. On longer car rides, things tend to go one of three ways: A. He crashes out and I can silently sing along to Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell (best car song ever). B. He gets enthralled in his video and is silent the whole time. C. … [Read more...]
Some Days Are Tougher Than Others
Sometimes it's hard to do this by myself. Sometimes, most of the time, I can't imagine doing this parenting thing with another person. Relinquishing control would be too hard on me. Sometimes I'm grateful to not have a relationship on top of the mother to son one. But on days like today, when … [Read more...]
You Gotta Have Friends
The month of Will starts tomorrow. December. I have one night booked to go out with my book club and that's pretty much it. I'm looking forward to it. November was a month chock full of activities for both of us. And while the two of us have tons of plans in December, they're all together. But I … [Read more...]
The Sensitive Child
We've had a tough spell around here lately. My happy-go-lucky boy has been replaced with a sullen, weepy kid at home and an aggressive, grumpy kid at school. Tales from school were all filled with 'who picked on me' and 'who is mean to me' and 'who doesn't like me.' Exhausting. Seriously. And I feel … [Read more...]
The Life Lesson Class Is In!
If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm constantly amazed by the stuff that comes out of Will's mouth. My #1 wish is that I could take a peek inside of there and see what is driving that little hamster on the wheel. Baffling. Engaging. Surprising. Last week was a doozy. 'Mom. I'd like to … [Read more...]
He’s No Bully! Or Is He?
Tomorrow night is a bullying awareness night at Will's school. I wouldn't miss it. I'll be honest...last Tuesday, I skipped pumpkin carving night and sent him with a sitter so I could go to spin class. But this Tuesday? My legs will have to wait an extra week to turn to rubber. I want to learn … [Read more...]
Time For A Change
Fourteen years ago on Sunday, my mom lost her battle with brain cancer (oh and leukemia..because you know...why not). This Saturday, 29 year-old Brittany Maynard of Seattle was supposed to end her life. Brittany is suffering from the same glioblastoma tumour that my mother had partially removed … [Read more...]
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