One thing I did not realise when I got married is how much my husband loved hockey. In fact, there were times, in those early years, when I suspected that he loved hockey more than me (those fears have been quashed...most of the time). He can spend hours watching hockey, talking about … [Read more...]
Book Review: Mom Inc.
One of the most beautiful gifts I received, after the Baby was born, was a pink fleece personalized blanket custom-made for my delicious newborn. My friend Mike gave it to me and it's been a staple in her crib ever since. I later found out that the gorgeous blanket was created by Admiral … [Read more...]
A Letter to my Sister on the Eve of her Fortieth Birthday
You're turning forty tomorrow.There was a time, not too long ago either, when that phrase would have evoked shivers of dread and possibly even a shower of denial from most women. But not these days, not anymore. And in my book, it's a very, very good thing.We women don't need to fear cresting the … [Read more...]
be careful what you wish for
My girls and Sam's girls said they wanted more JORO outings in 2011- the Science Centre, the AGO, Kensington market. We gave them a JORO Field trip to Jamaica. Don't worry I am not going to show you more beautiful footage of our trip. On the contrary.While in Jamaica they told us that the next trip … [Read more...]
from snow to sun
car pick up at 5 amcustomssecuritywaiting4.5 hour flightscreaming toddler for 4.25 hoursin flight breakfast of champions-apple danish,chocolate cookie, potato chipsarrival and pick up by friendscold coconut water at the airportjamaican patties at the roadsideroadside pick up of 2 dozen papau, ohti … [Read more...]
“sure why not” season
Welcome to what we call- "sure why not season"Sure why not season is when mom is not working and no one is in school.There are no agendas or have to do items. There is no time frame for the completion of anything. We eat when we are hungry. We play. We talk. We move more slowly. We forget the day … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-right on
"By the time your children figure out you were right, their children are telling them they are wrong" wise friend of mine … [Read more...]
blur
"The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play" Arnold ToynbeeA … [Read more...]
our swear words
I read recently that a female writer -who happens to be named HOPE - said that if she could abolish one phrase from the English Language it would be"It is what it is" I could not agree more. Nothing removes our will, strength and conviction faster. This brings me to tell you about our … [Read more...]
preference card
I just read Gretchen Rubin's preference card blog post.She had overheard that surgeons have preference cards so that when they work they are able to have things just the way they like it.When we have things just the way we like it - we perform better.I wrote up my preference card-Nancy prefers to … [Read more...]
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