Most of my friends are surprised when they learn how often I travel with my kids. I can't help it! To me, a vacation isn't a vacation without my husband and my four children in tow. I'll be the first, however, to admit that it's not easy if you have one child or eight children. And it's not easy if … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: The Menu
Pardon my sparse writing. I just put the dishes away, and I'm too, too full. I've been cooking all day, and loved every minute of it. I only do a turkey dinner once a year, but I enjoy the process and do feel proud when the splendid turkey graces the table in all it's grandeur. I will … [Read more...]
A Fall morning
My husband has been working a lot lately, and I've really missed him. It gets kind of lonely around here without him, and I get a bit grouchy. We finally had a morning together on Sunday and it was perfect. We dropped the kids at their Sunday school, and took the Baby … [Read more...]
And like that it’s over
2 days ago, I didn't know it would be the last time. Yesterday, my Baby weaned herself from me. Almost 18 months, she is no longer an infant; she's asserting herself in so many ways. I'm emotional today. Something feels off. I feel uneasy. The morning was … [Read more...]
Workout frustrations!
I don't know what to do. I need to exercise. It's my therapy, my release, my survival. But, I'm at a crossroads. I've been running on the treadmill in my basement for months and am now at a plateau. To reach my desired goal of health and wellness, I've got to mix it up with other types of … [Read more...]
Eid lowdown
Yesterday we celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. This year was our turn to host the family lunch. Here are some of the highlights (I will post some pictures later this week). Waking up early to prepare kheer kurma, a traditional Eid dish made with milk, vermicelli, pistachios, … [Read more...]
My Life is a Circus (and you could win tickets to one)
I know that I am absolutely not the only mom who feels this way but every year it hits. What the hell was I thinking with this crazy schedule! The transition from laid-back and lazy summer to the hustle and bustle of "real life" is always a bit crazy and, without fail, I feel the madness consuming … [Read more...]
Creative Solutions for the Lunchbox Blaaahs
"Mum, I am so sick of turkey sandwiches!" And those were his words exactly. The Boy is in Grade One and takes his lunch every day. I don't mind eating the same things for lunch every day; my son, however, likes variety. By Day 3 he was tiring of my turkey sandwich/baby … [Read more...]
And So it Begins…
Last night my daughter went to her very first dance. It was a "Bubblegum Boogie" at the local community centre: a special event for students in grades 4-6 where the kids can get together and groove to their favourite tunes.I love to feel grown up!When my nearly-nine fourth-grader came home from … [Read more...]
Girls Night Out
What I have realized over the last year or so is that there is something really special about spending one-on-one time with my children. Family time is great and seeing my kids have fun together is fabulous too but spending time with one of them alone is truly special. Like when my son and I took … [Read more...]
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