We've been thinking about going away over the Christmas holidays.  I was thinking Florida because we can drive and have somewhere to stay.  I was being practical, trying to save money.Then Sophie asked me to play Cuba music.  And she danced.  She has some Salsa moves going on. … [Read more...]

We've made a few small changes in the kitchen that make it better.First, we installed wall shelves between the fridge and the counter.  There's still wasted space in  between the wall and the counter and lower cabinets but this is the best we can do for now.  It's surprisingly … [Read more...]

For years John has been telling me that I'm too hard on myself and that he thinks most women are.  We're never good enough in our own eyes.Tonight, I read this post at Single Dad Laughing.  It's a long post.  The gist is that men and the media cause women to feel inferior.Here is what … [Read more...]

I've been thinking about this idea for a looooong time.  What makes us confident or not?  What makes us resilient?  How can we live up to our potential?  Why are some of us happier than others and how can we change that?   How can we rise above stereotypes that harm us? … [Read more...]

This past weekend, I spent three days in Windsor at the Multiple Births Canada conference.  This was my third conference.  They all rock.  This one really, really rocked.  It had the education component, the making connections component, and,....wait for it,....the FUN component! … [Read more...]

Things are getting better and better around here.  We got some new furniture arrivals this weekend.  Things are starting to look pretty good.  Got the Buddha on Sunday in Huntsville.  LOVE!Here are some shots.  Of the good.  Even the kitchen is looking a bit better. … [Read more...]

HELP!  My new kitchen doesn't work.I LOVE this house, except for the kitchen/dining/laundry room.It's poorly laid out.  It has very little storage.  It has NO work space.  The cupboards look OK, but they are low grade in quality.  Same with the floor.I'm trying to decide … [Read more...]

One of the biggest challenges of fertility treatment is the occurrence of multiple births.  I have twins, and I'm happy, but, multiple pregnancies are high risk pregnancies. And there is a hierarchy of risk. After the joyous realization that you're pregnant, you await the first of many … [Read more...]

I always knew that I wanted children.  I was one of those girls who never had a boyfriend.My parents told me I was too smart and that scared boys.I always thought I was too fat and ugly. Ridiculous, I know.   But, the reality is, I did not have regular boyfriends in my 20s.I had … [Read more...]