The Winter Olympic games are just weeks away! The kids are getting excited as we are starting to see commercials and buzz around the Canadian athletes that will be competing. How excited were we to find out that Sidney Crosby has been named captain of the Canadian Men's Hockey Team, right? So, as … [Read more...]
What Our Olympic Athletes Will Be Wearing in Sochi
The countdown has begun and there are less than 100 days until the opening of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. It's time to start brushing up on our luge/bobsled/skeleton knowledge, learning about the stories behind our amazing athletes, and start thinking about what they (and we) will be wearing as … [Read more...]
Battle is Back!
Last week I posted about not really being a fan of autumn and that there's not much about it that I like. I overlooked one thing - fall t.v. I love that all my favourite shows are back. Fresh new episodes. No repeats. Survivor is back. Amazing Race is back, although Amazing Race Canada was... … [Read more...]
What To Do About That Stinky Gym Bag!
I've got a very sensitive nose and that gym bag... you know? It doesn't matter what sport. I don't need to say anymore, right? When it comes to sweat, and especially sporty boys, that smell in that gym bag is downright nasty. You need to keep on top of it and air it out as much as possible. Even … [Read more...]
CAAAAR: Road Hockey Is and Always Will Be The Best
I experienced one of the great joys of being a parent yesterday - my two boys along with some other kids on the street played a game of road hockey. How amazing is that? There is nothing more Canadian than hearing the sound of those sticks slapping against the asphalt with the occasional “car” being … [Read more...]
My Dirty Little Secret
I’m not 100% certain but I’m pretty sure my kids look up to me. I mean they’re 5 and 3 and next to Spiderman, I think I’m their biggest influence. But with that of course, comes a lot of pressure. They look to me for advice, love, snacks, and wisdom. I love my boys with all my heart and soul, and … [Read more...]
Beach Baby!
We're heading to the beach. Grand Bend beach to be exact. The perfect way to start winding down the summer. I have a beach baby? Do you? I'll have a beer or 12 for you! … [Read more...]
Back From Camp
Three very poignant observations from Sunday's picking up of my eldest son Hudson at Camp Kilcoo after two weeks away. So glad he is back though. It was like I was walking around, missing a limb. He showered once in two weeks and amazingly smelled of pine and Gull Lake. Of course, I was not … [Read more...]
Toad-ally Grossed Out
I've posted before about my absolute fear of frogs and toads. It was embarrassingly obvious to all of my fellow UM bloggers when we were at Blue Mountain last month. Anytime we walked by the frog pond I would look straight ahead, walking quickly clutching whoever's arm was closest to my … [Read more...]
Catching Crabs.
One of the things I love about living on the coast is the access to all the seafood I could possibly eat, more or less for free. Spouse and his friends fish for trout and salmon, so our freezer is always stocked with whole and smoked pink fish; if we feel like clams, it's not a long trip … [Read more...]