it was sometime in 2004 when i first heard the word "blog", which i learned later on, way later, was short for web log, which, in essence, was an online diary. At the time, i was heavily into "Gawker" and "Defamer" which were blogs, of course, but not personal ones. I … [Read more...]

This time last year, I was waiting to go into labour. Toe-tapping, clock-watching, red-raspberry-leaf-tea-tea-slurping WAITING. My due date was November 7th. I'd been ready since, oh, about October 7th. I was done with being pregnant. Over it. Finito. I was huge - having gained over 90 freaking … [Read more...]

I'm not even sure how many kids were there. (18? 20? 22?) I was really late in getting my act together and getting the invitations out (really, really late. we're not even going to talk about this). I'm not even sure what the place was called (giggles and jiggles? jiggles and giggles?). i forgot the … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I'm just coming off of a 2-day computer fast (not including a few quicky emails I had to write -- total of 10 minutes, so doesn't count!). There was no blogging, (virtually) no emailing, no even opening the macbook, nothing. It was great! I feel cleansed, relaxed, accomplished. It was … [Read more...]

So, I know that we are now three days past Hallowe'en, which means that I should probably be starting Christmas/Chanukah/Winter Holiday-themed blogging already, but I just can't help taking a moment to pause and reflect upon the wonder that was the first exciting Hallowe'en that I  have had … [Read more...]

There is a nice little group out there of Toronto Mama bloggers.  There are many, many more that i haven't included here, but i urge you to check them out. Each one is fabulous. funny. heart-felt. Many of these mamas have known each other a long time. some of them even know each other in real … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I'm thoroughly confused and disappointed. I have confirmation that Minden (pictured below) kisses me when he's hungry and not because he loves me. Hmph. Cheaty little kitty. I swear, he was doing his usual kiss-my-face-off routine this afternoon (it's actually a really good … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I'm in a narsty mood. Here's why (sort of...). In the meantime, what better way to lift a bad mood than to gossip? Usually, there's no better way. But, not today. Because the gossip's sad. Check...It.: SAY IT ISN'T SO... Photo c/o Splash News Online. It is, indeed, a sad day in … [Read more...]

so, i got my new green bin delivered to my house. and we're only on day #1 of this, and i'm already sweating. a little while back, i got a notice in my mail. each househole would be allowed a 4-item limit on garbage. 4 items! in a week! i have three kids, for god's sake! so, i panicked. and i … [Read more...]

WonderBaby was conceived in February of 2005. When those pink lines doubled up on the test stick at the end of that month, I was elated. Cautiously elated. I tested again later that night, and then again the next morning, and then again that evening, and the following morning, and so on and so … [Read more...]