Christine, Author at UrbanMoms

FotoFriday – Cheeky

February 25, 2011 by Christine

She's our Sugar Bum Fairy. … [Read more...]

So.Apparently we are expecting.A cat.I do not want a cat nor have I ever wanted a cat but for some reason* and some how, Cuyler has a cat growing in his tummy.Or at least that's what he's telling everybody.It's a boy cat. Named Owen.He'll point out where the head and feet are.He'll tell you … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – Who needs a blanket

February 18, 2011 by Christine

when you have a gigantic stuffed dog? His name is Frasier and he is the closest my children will ever get to having a pet. … [Read more...]

Moving Forward

February 16, 2011 by Christine

I feel like my life has 3 modes - moving forward, plateau and regression. And that's the cycle we tend to go in - moving forward, then hit a plateau and then fall into regression.When we are in "regression" - life sucks. Truly sucks. Cuyler screams at everything and everybody. … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – Sweet Treats

February 13, 2011 by Christine

I've touched very briefly on the loss of my close friend just over a year and a half ago.Today was her birthday and my heart felt a little bit heavy when I work up this morning and realized it was February 13th.My spirits were buoyed throughout the morning as the kids snipped paper into various … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – Reptile Romance

February 11, 2011 by Christine

Sean was in Calgary for work this week. He sent me a photo of Olympic Park. He also sent me a pic of the pond in the lobby. I guess he thought I needed to see these guys celebrating Valentines Day a little early. I guess I thought you did too. … [Read more...]

What’s a Mom to do?

February 10, 2011 by Christine

I was really hoping to delay this at least another year, preferably 2, when Cam would be in middle school.He's really wanting a facebook page. NOW.He hasn't really bothered much about it, just saying how he couldn't wait to get onto facebook, knowing it would be some time before he was allowed … [Read more...]

Sing to me

February 7, 2011 by Christine

Up until a few months ago I loved singing to, and with my kids.One day Cuyler wanted to hear no more of it. I don't know why. I can (somewhat) carry a tune and I love belting out songs that I think I can sing. What? I don't sounds exactly like Sinead O'Connor singing Nothing … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – Winterfest

February 6, 2011 by Christine

Every Monday morning, Cuyler's class has a "Monday Mingle" at which they share something about their weekend with the class.I asked Cuyler at dinner tonight what he was going to share. He replied "I went on the snowmobile by myself in the woods."Yep. He sure did. He hopped on and made … [Read more...]

Home Alone

February 3, 2011 by Christine

Yesterday was the snow day heard round the world. It was kind of a big deal. Or at least it was made out to be. I love how we Canadians can sit back and laugh at ourselves:Anyways...yesterday. I was with my children from 7am until 8pm. We stayed in our pjs all day. … [Read more...]