We moms are forever hearing the phrase, "You need to take care of yourself so you can take good care of your kids".  You know what?  It's true.  Duh, you're thinking, I know.  But it's not always easy to take care of ourselves.  I breast fed for a long time so I didn't go … [Read more...]

We have a renter again!  Yay!  It's not finalized yet as we haven't exchanged money yet, but I'm hopeful.So, I'm going to look at houses this afternoon.  To buy.  I'm trying to think of all the things I want and need.For example:A playroom (keep the toys out of the living … [Read more...]

I was reminded of this post idea this past weekend.  Racism came up a few times, mostly in relation to our elder relatives. It did make me think of this very thought provoking chapter in the book "Nurture Shock", by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.The chapter holds the same title as this post … [Read more...]

Last week, Fiona & Sophie started falling asleep on their own.  Prior to that I would lie with them until they were both asleep.  Sometimes it would take over an hour.  I resented it sometimes because it used up my whole evening.  Don't get me wrong, I love the snuggles and … [Read more...]

Maddy and I were very lucky growing up.  Our parents didn't have a lot of extra money so we didn't go on vacations.  However, our grandparents had a cottage and going there every summer had a very formative impact on our lives.  We were city kids, although we did spend our time … [Read more...]

I feel nothing right now.  I have become comfortably numb.  Not totally numb.  I feel love for my girls.  I still get frustrated sometimes about their behaviour, or the mess in my house.But as for the the tough stuff, like my dad's death, my renter backing out, and our precarious … [Read more...]

The Relay for Life was a very moving and rewarding experience for out team.  Although it was very difficult, we are already planning for next year.  We walked, danced and limped for that majority of the twelve hours, all five of us.  Three of our team mates were in the top ten for … [Read more...]

This year I am walking in the Relay for Life for the first time.  I am the team captain and we have raised over $2000 for cancer research.The walk is this Friday and I'm looking forward to the camaraderie.  I'm also dreading a night with not sleep as I'm already sooo exhausted.  I … [Read more...]

I need help.  Sophie has been having daily tantrums for weeks now.It is almost always in the evening, around dinner time.  They start the same way.  She wants my attention and she asks me for something.  Somehow, in her mind, I never understand what it it she wants.  To be … [Read more...]