Today she said, "Hey mummy, do you think we can eat on the balcony outside? It's such a beautiful day, you know. Is that unusual?"She drops new words in and out of her sentences these days, not always sure they fit. Me: What do you mean?She: Hmm?Me: What do you mean by, is that unusual. Is what … [Read more...]
The Negotiator.
Oliver is getting wise as to the ways of Wearing Your Parent Down. And holy crap, is he ever getting good at it...He: Can we buy Fruit Loops?Me: No.He: Why not?Me: Because it's an expensive box of food colouring and sugar, and I don't have money for that. Have a cookie instead.He: Well, can we have … [Read more...]
A Tip For The Laundress
As the Laundress of this house, I make it a point to keep all monies I find during the clean-up. I mean, if I have to deal with shredded kleenex swirled around in the wash, or petrified apple cores, I'll consider this lost money as a tip. If you can't remember to empty your pockets, then you deserve … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-go to them
self portraits from art studio for children "You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes" Winnie -the -Pooh I should leave this quotation alone as it stands so perfectly. But I want … [Read more...]
it is the smallest things that make the difference
About year ago I went to pick up my daughter at a sleepover (why does anyone use that term? We know they dont sleep) party at a friend's from school. The mom, who I did not know well, asked me in for coffee. You know how kids love it when they want more time together and they see you chatting? … [Read more...]
I Can See Clearly Now.
If there is one thing I would be devastated to lose it would be my sight. But, considering this, it is probably the one aspect of my health I pay the least attention to. My daughter wears glasses so she has regular vision check ups but my husband and I don't. Why? For some reason it is down on the … [Read more...]
The Mother’s Day Shift…..Year Two!
I was sitting in the waiting lounge at Porter, sipping my coffee, lamenting my flight delay with no laptop....when low and behold I discovered the business centre!! Rock On! I'm off to Boston for the weekend...sans child. Yes, I realize it's Mother's Day - but I'm not sure he does so off I go. My … [Read more...]
the meat of it
This photo spread says it all. Who looks healthy? The size 14 or the typical runway model whose body mass indicates anorexia? … [Read more...]
Seeing into the Future
"I see the early stages of cataracts, but that's normal for your age." Thus spoke my optometrist at my last eye exam a scant two months ago. Scary, scary words. When I questioned her, she assured me that they were very early signs, quite typical for a person in her early forties, and that they … [Read more...]
Misty Water
One of my core beliefs in creating a valuable life is experiencing many different aspects and angles to create a rich tapestry of memories that can be reflected on later in life. Does that mean the rocking chair and stick whittling will include me thought bubbling the time when I was 42 and I had … [Read more...]
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