My kids lovingly tell me I'm "weird". My daughter actually said in total seriousness the other day, "Mom, we're just a regular family...except you." I LOVE it! I totally embrace my inner (and obviously outer) weirdo and celebrate my freaky side. Luckily, for now, my kids are on board. And for the … [Read more...]
To cut or not to cut?
Sometimes I use my blog to dole out advice. Other times I give an opinion or two on a topic du jour. Today, I'm looking for advice from y'all. Oh, how the tables have turned.Here's the down low. My little girl was born with the genetic coding associated with my hair. That's right, … [Read more...]
I am not ready yet
I catch it out of the corner of my eye and I cannot quite believe it. It brings melancholy and some anxiety. But it is unmistakeable and there it is.It winks at me and I try to avoid its steely glare but there it is that first leaf of Fall and it is only the beginning of … [Read more...]
Toronto Travel Diary Part One: Ontario Science Centre
I'm visiting Toronto with my kids for a few weeks, and while we're here we plan to check out as many of the great local attractions as we can. On Friday we had the pleasure of visiting the Ontario Science Centre and taking in all it has to offer, including the fantastic Harry Potter … [Read more...]
DNR
She sits on her dock- the one they call "sunset dock"- with her father in the heat of the late July afternoon. Her wonderful mom, his beloved wife, has been dead now over 1000 days. This, some have said, is the magic number of grieving- a trite bit of math for a complex and profound set of … [Read more...]
My daughter has started dissing me…
It's begun. My daughter is now in the "brutally honest" phase of her life. I anticipate good times and laughs ahead.Here's the scenario. It's shortly after a delicious pasta lunch. Pea and I are playing together on the floor in fairly close proximity. As I explained to … [Read more...]
Is It Our Right? No. It’s simply respect.
Yesterday morning I was at Starbucks for my daily fix. It is a busy spot bustling with activity and people. There is music and laughter and conversation. But this day was different. On this day, from the minute I walked in, there was screaming and crying. I went all of the way through the line, … [Read more...]
everyone deals in their own currency
A monetarily rich person- who is very close to me and extremely generous with everyone- said this to me recently. I am not prone to jealousy, but told him I would like a turn in this life at treating people and spoiling them in a material way. I said it looks like so much fun- to be able to give and … [Read more...]
It’s The Little Things Getaway Contest!
A few weeks ago my family and I decided to take a break. Not a vacation really, but a little getaway. We definitely needed some time just the four of us. Here were our collective criteria for this family getaway:Out of the city.Close enough to drive.A pool. Preferably a waterpark.A beach.Good … [Read more...]
we know, mom
When I first started dating after 16 years of marriage, I thought I was having an out of body experience. It took me a while to see it as a luxury and a gift of the break. I had needed to do it and maybe surprisingly wanted to do it almost right away but I could not speak of it. Although … [Read more...]
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