I've been suffering from a major case of the January doldrums. It's cold, mornings are dark, and I've been finding it hard to motivate myself for even the most menial of tasks. But, in the past few days, I've perked up and found ways to cope on these dullest of winter days. Firstly, … [Read more...]
out of the blue
Sitting at dinner last night, out of the blue, daughter says to me "Momma, I am glad you are dating"I think it is good for you"I laughed hard. I had been so worried about sharing anything with them, thinking they would fear big boots at the door that would never leave. After you split you work hard … [Read more...]
I have changed my mind
My friend was telling the story of a teenage daughter meltdown of epic proportions- hormones deadlines, friends, missed school during a prolonged illness and that creeping feeling that something is not right and how to solve it.That evening both daughters had 'tantrums' -as one was feeling left out … [Read more...]
Go Pack Go!
Starting in September Sunday's mean one thing and one thing only at our house. Football. Not just any football but Packers football. We love our green and gold in this house. Let me just tell you that last Sunday held a ridiculous amount of anxiety. Not only were the Pack in a must win … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-A New Year’s Resolution that is easy to keep
"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken" Oscar WildeWe sat down to write our goals for 2011 (I know, obnoxious and pathetic until I swear to you that it always … [Read more...]
thank heaven for (big and) little girls
Every time we get together with my best friend and her family- she tells my daughters about how I called her from the hospital each time to say "I had a baby girl" and she wept loud and wet at her bond desk surrounded by boys who only cried over money. At that point she had already had her two … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! Holiday Highlights…
Happy New Year! Hope 2011 brings you health, happiness and the realisation of your dreams and aspirations! December was a blur: my first set of final exams at the College had me in a tizzy. Something I didn't know - making an exam is just as hard as writing one. I felt sick for my … [Read more...]
Out With the Old, In With the New (Year)
I'm not one for making lists of resolutions. Not because I find it too hard to keep them but because I find it too hard to make them in the first place. This year is different though, this year I've found myself actually thinking about all the changes I want to make. I have a feeling it's more to do … [Read more...]
The (Post) Holiday Haze
This is me, digging out from underneath the covers and brushing the Oreo crumbs from my face long enough to say hello and that I hope everyone had an amazing holiday!Here's to hoping that my productivity (and my computer) return to me shortly! … [Read more...]
The Best of the Holidays 2010
Ahhh. It's been a great holiday for me this year. Great weather, great company, great times. Here are some of my favourite images from our wonderful Christmas season so far: … [Read more...]
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