We went out for lunch yesterday with our three kids and it was actually fun. Sometimes it's not fun. In fact, there are occasions when dining out with them is an absolute nightmare. However, when it's fun, it's great. It means exploring new foods together, sharing an experience, … [Read more...]
Saturday night
What a rainy start to March break. A peaceful day nevertheless. All the kids' activities are on hold due to the holiday week, and it is so liberating. What a boon to have a day to do nothing but relax, cuddle and loll around with my babies. Makes me think that it would be nice … [Read more...]
The Surprise Road Trip: Post #1…Shhhh
Shhh...I probably shouldn't be risking it but I'm posting this on the sly because I am just SO excited! This March Break I will be surprising my family with a road trip ski vacation to Smuggler's Notch. However, it would seem that I am completely incapable of keeping my mouth shut. Can I please tell … [Read more...]
Tut, Tut
I will freely admit to it: I am a geek.I've always loved dinosaurs (never lost that childhood fascination with them) and will spend hours and hours exploring the exhibits at the Royal Tyrrell Museum (which I very fortunately live close to). I love fantasy (how many times have I read/watched Lord of … [Read more...]
Monday Night Randoms
The Baby has had a fever for four days. I have never seen her this miserable, and it's breaking my heart. The Boy lost two teeth today. They've been loose for days, but were finally set free by a Werther's caramel given to him by his teacher. My husband took me to a dingy club … [Read more...]
Oprah is never wrong
I heard a rather startling statistic recently. I think my wife was watching Oprah (I swear, it was her, not me) and they were talking about kids and bullying. According to whatever we she was watching, experts in the field believe 1 in every 3 children are bullied at some point in their … [Read more...]
Do you tweet?
Twitter, twatter, what's the fuss? I had no idea. I mean, really no idea just how out of the loop I really am. Last night, I attended an information session hosted by Jen Maier (friend, Urbanmoms founder, marketing guru, mom extraordinaire - these are just a few of her incarnations!). During … [Read more...]
shout it out
My girls and I pulled up in front of Grace's house to do an Art Party for her 7th birthday. She was shouting and jumping up and down, screaming, "my birth father is here, my birth father is here." As I got closer she explained to me that he had come for her party and that she was so happy. She … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Why I loved growing up in St. Stephen, New Brunswick
My twenty year high school reunion is coming up. As I reconnect with old friends, and plan our get-together, I find myself increasingly nostalgic about the eighteen wonderful years I spent in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The photo above depicts the NB landscape at its best - a … [Read more...]
Too much, too soon?
For the love of God, shouldn't I have thought of this by now?Yesterday, I attended an event hosted by urbanmoms.ca and Microsoft. Microsoft wanted to show off their new operating system and speak to moms about what Windows 7 offers them in terms of security, safety and fun for their families … [Read more...]
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