As a single mother of a boy, I've mentioned before that I had a few "guy" things that I was worried about when it comes to raising him. #1 on the list: who was going to teach him how to pee standing up? I can't even pee and crouch for godsakes. Yup. That was me on an Outward Bound mountain … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Co-Sleeper
When you become a mom, everyone has those statements that they lay on you. You know the ones that you nod politely at, smile and in your head are calling bullshit. A. It'll go so smoothly after six weeks. B. Soon you won't remember all these sleepless nights. C. To stop them from crying, … [Read more...]
You Folded It Wrong. Letting Go, One Compulsion At A Time
It has been a long, slow road to recovery for my daughter who suffered a ruptured appendix earlier this year; likewise for her mother and the state of our home. During Maddy's fortnight-plus in hospital, my daughters and I were buoyed by the support of friends, family and colleagues in a myriad … [Read more...]
WTF Is That?!
I've been at this blogging thing for awhile now. I'm guessing it's been around 10 years. Some of you may have read my original stuff, the WTF Blog. It was about things that would make you say exactly that, WTF. It was full of stories about my crazy pre-child life; dating stories; and Seinfeld type … [Read more...]
RIP Scooby
For a first love, you were amazing. Loyal. So many laughs you had together. The adventures you went on. The meals you shared. Years from now, he'll look back and remember you with such an intense feeling. You will always have a piece of his heart. And for all of this I owe you so much. And I … [Read more...]
Star Wars Newbies
When I first decided to have a baby on my own, I had some concerns. How would I pay for this? Could I handle parenting alone? Would my child resent me for this decision that I made? Then when I found out I was having a boy (YES!) there were many, many things that concerned me. a. Who would … [Read more...]
Suddenly Mommy!
There's a funny stage play that's happening this week in Toronto that many of us moms can probably relate to. Suddenly Mommy is a one woman show staring Anne Marie Scheffler (Comedy Network, Second City, Spank! Just for Laughs). Written with support from Emmy Award winning SNL veteran Rosie … [Read more...]
Being There
Ah technology. You are amazing. Yesterday my friend Susannah kept me 'in' the delivery room while her awesome sister Telly welcomed baby Oliver into the world. Her random updates were so exciting! Come on baby! Get here already! 5.5 cm! In the throes! In pain - losing it. Better now - … [Read more...]
The Right To Bare Arms
A group of us were hanging out last weekend when the littlest one, (so little I call her Bird,) in a turtleneck and a crew neck on a warm September day said, Oh I don't like my arms and never show them. They are flabby. In that moment we asked her to take off her two layers to her bra and we all … [Read more...]
All Ready For Back To School – Not!
I made a small list when I went away just before school started for my daughter to accomplish before first day back. Shine your shoes. Organize your binders. Clean out your knapsack (she had used it at camp this summer). Sassy had 4 days to accomplish these tasks. Sassy did none of … [Read more...]
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