On January 21st 2010, I let a friend read my other and first blog- MY FAMILY IS NOT BROKEN-which had not yet been made public. I asked him not to be nice and just tell me what he thought. He never uses superlatives. I knew I could trust him. He sent me back an email "I love it. You've put tears in … [Read more...]
I get to be your mom
On Saturday you turned 14. My life with you flashes through my mind on your birthdays. I remember how you used to twirl in the middle of the room with the most serious look on your face. I remember how hard it was for you to be little- you wanted to be the best at everything, the fastest … [Read more...]
piss me off-why make green ones?
Everyone knows no one eats the green ones. Why do they make them? I would rather have none left than a dozen ugly, yucky green ones staring back at me.I could be in the throws of PMS, I could be overtired and needing a sugar fix, I could be cranky, I could be needing a lift and STILL even if there … [Read more...]
do you remember her name?
Last night at dinner my daughter said her guidance teacher asked all of them to ask their parents- "Do you remember the name of the sluts in high school ?" She fumbled a little with the word slut- making a point of saying the teacher said it was ok to use that word.I love … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- food vs sex
"Food has replaced sex in my life, now I can't even get into my own pants" … [Read more...]
Don’t buy my dress
My daughter is going to a semi formal Friday and as we both hate shopping we put it off until yesterday when we scooped a dress in under 1/2 an hour at an adorable dress shop- a freestanding independent, not in a mall and 40% off. She loves the dress, I love the dress. It … [Read more...]
out of the blue
Sitting at dinner last night, out of the blue, daughter says to me "Momma, I am glad you are dating"I think it is good for you"I laughed hard. I had been so worried about sharing anything with them, thinking they would fear big boots at the door that would never leave. After you split you work hard … [Read more...]
domestic gear
Last night one of my favourite girls came over for a glass of wine and brought me this for Christmas.I am pretty sure she knows I love it.I screamed. I put it on. She took pictures. I wore it all night. I answered the door in it and felt very 50's. I am writing about it now. (A bit tough to type … [Read more...]
I have changed my mind
My friend was telling the story of a teenage daughter meltdown of epic proportions- hormones deadlines, friends, missed school during a prolonged illness and that creeping feeling that something is not right and how to solve it.That evening both daughters had 'tantrums' -as one was feeling left out … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- walk quietly and carry a big pick
"Walk quietly and carry a big pick"OK- it is actually -" Speak softly and carry a big stick, (you will go far")African proverb favoured by Theodore Roosevelt.Useful for negotiating peacefully, backed by ability to do violence if required. Useful in boxing day sales, January returns, hockey parent … [Read more...]
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