Actually, after 20 years of working with teenagers, I rarely think they are all grown up, but they do. Some of them think that at 12, like my buddy Sirtalksalot, but this post his about his big sister. Cupcake turns 17 on Tuesday, she has a part-time job, a full time, long term boyfriend, is in her … [Read more...]
Weekend…What Weekend?
Friday night - Mr. Husband's firm's 35th anniversary celebration at the Palais Royale....I was seriously underdressed and rather self-conscious all night but champagne flowed at the entrance and the band was fantastic - Prairie Oyster Band! Saturday 6 am - rise and shine in order to line up for the … [Read more...]
21 Things to Stop Worrying About Right Now
If the title of this blog looks familiar, it is because I stole it from the August Issue of "The Oprah Magazine." I don't usually buy this, I have a sort of reverse snobbery thing going with Oprah. If she recommends something, I immediately don't like it, even if it is the greatest thing … [Read more...]
Harry Potter – no spoilers ahead
I am so sad that the lives and times of Harry Potter have come to an end. Not so much because of the end of the story of Harry, Ron and Hermione and their adventures at Hogwarts but because of how much fun our family had riding the Potter gravy train. It started with chats about the books. Cupcake … [Read more...]
Fassing and Rounding
We are not a video-taking family. I'm a bit surprised by this actually because Mr. Husband is such a gadget freak. But he has never shown any interest in taking pictures, let alone video. I, on the other hand, am a picture taker, so we do have some celluloid documentation of our family life. I do … [Read more...]
This Stepmother’s Story
I've just finished reading an article in this month's Today's Parent called A Stepmother's Story by Gabrielle Bauer. There have been a number of similar articles in recent Canadian publications. They are all very honest accounts of becoming a stepparent, about the "struggle", … [Read more...]
The Big Reveal…
...but first, an apology. I am so sorry that I missed posting yesterday. I fell asleep! I know you are all insanely busy moms so you can understand that admission. The Gaffer has developed a new pasttime, 4:00am dance parties. Thursday morning the party started at 4:02 with a loud blast of Johnny … [Read more...]
Traditions
What makes a tradition? Various definitions on dictionary.com refer to a tradition as being something generational or passed on through the ages. When does something actually qualify as a tradition? Does it have to be years, decades, centuries? Sir Talksalot and I are preparing for our third … [Read more...]
I Made it Through the Rain
Thanks to everyone for your great support on my bad week, but a special shout out to Wendy and her Manilow stylings that made me laugh all the way down to my toes. This week has had a much stronger start and it is only 4 business days long, so I am optimistic for improvement but I don't want to … [Read more...]
Who really writes the songs?
Barry Manilow claims that he writes the songs that make the whole world sing, but watching Mr. Husband watch me sway with a flourescent glow stick singing along with Mr. Manilow himself at the Las Vegas Hilton, makes me believe that I am married to the man that makes my world sing! You have to … [Read more...]