Sara, Author at UrbanMoms

Ola!

February 7, 2011 by Sara

So hate me now - give me a slap - I can take it because this time tomorrow, I'll be hopefully lying on a beach with a beer in my hand. I'm off to Cuba at 7am. I'm putting Will to sleep tonight at my sister's and being picked up at 4:15am which is generally when Will calls out to come and … [Read more...]

This Song Reminds Me Of Thursdays…ROAD TRIP!

February 3, 2011 by Sara

I was driving to work today and Q107 in Toronto was playing American Pie and talking about how it was 52 years ago today that Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. Sidenote - They also noted that a young Waylon Jennings was on the tour and when Buddy heard he was on the bus, he said 'i hope the … [Read more...]

To Valentine or Not To Valentine…That is the Question!!

February 2, 2011 by Sara

Scene #1 Grade Four, Masonville Public School Everyone comes rushing in on Valentine's Day and stuffs little cards into the homemade boxes that we had made the day before. Some of our boxes are overflowing and everyone is excited. Two brothers who are relatively new to the school have … [Read more...]

Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone!

January 31, 2011 by Sara

A week today, I'll pick Will up at daycare, take him to my sisters, put him to bed, go home and wait for my 4am pickup to go to the airport and leave my baby for 6 NIGHTS. I know it will be amazing, I do....and I know I'm incredibly fortunate to have a sister who said, 'go away and get some … [Read more...]

Friday WTF – This is NO Magic Bus….

January 28, 2011 by Sara

There are a few admissions I'll make here:I ate 6 Oreos yesterday.I sent my kid to school in his pajama top this morning because I was too tired to change it.I feel a weird connection to Khloe Kardashian.AND on occasion I text when I'm driving.Today - I'm taking the Oprah no texting pledge because … [Read more...]

What’s Your MVP???

January 26, 2011 by Sara

I caught a tweet the other day while sitting with Will during his half hour breakfast (ugh speed it up kid). It was from Emily guest posting at the Scary Mommy Society. The title of her post - 'My Mom Died and All I Got Was This Stupid Necklace.' I snorted coffee out my nose. … [Read more...]

Out of the mouths of babes….

January 24, 2011 by Sara

I've taken to calling Will Howard Cosell. He is the play by play announcer of toddlerhood. Every morning there is a twenty minute rundown while we cuddle in my bed about everything that happened the day before. Keep in mind....I've already had this update the night before. … [Read more...]

The Moomster….two years later….

January 21, 2011 by Sara

I went to see Blue Valentine last night. My god. Why aren't people talking about their performances more? I thought I was intruding in someones life. The story of their relationship was the basis of the movie but there was a sweet side story of Michelle William's character … [Read more...]

Getting To Know You….Getting To Know All About You!

January 20, 2011 by Sara

I used to love these 'getting to know you' emails...I think it's because I have a thing for lists. I love lists. There is some bizarre joy I feel in crossing stuff off of them...seeing them dwindle down. In the fall I had a 'to-do' list for my house...there are two items … [Read more...]

Moving On Up…

January 18, 2011 by Sara

It's been a week since my epic meltdown, breaking point. And I've felt fine. Good actually. Which leads me to believe that part of this whole sad rollercoaster is PMS related. Right after I wrote that blog, I felt a weight off...and I got my period. (TMI - sorry). … [Read more...]