So with summer break quickly approaching and fully mapped out for our boys, we are now entering the dog days of the school year, the slide the movie in the dvd player and let the kids fidget until they simply can't fidget no more. It was an interesting school year for our boys. Tasman fully … [Read more...]
Spelt banana chocolate chip muffins
I'm finally finished up at work and officially on maternity leave. The last time I worked up until the bitter end, but I knew better than to do that this time around. With just over four weeks to go I've started nesting. Today L'il E and I made a batch of spelt banana chocolate chip muffins, … [Read more...]
I Love My Mom.
Yesterday was your birthday I am so glad you are in my life You are my example. And every day I wake up knowing you are on my side. … [Read more...]
Prepping for the Summer Break
Summer is almost here. Yay!! The artwork and school projects are coming home from the classrooms in a steady stream. And the countdown is on. I know it's a time for camps and sleeping in. A time for late nights and endless splashing around in the sprinklers but I'm still incorporating some (just … [Read more...]
kids really do say the darndest things
First off I’d like to say that I am very happy to be part of the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure on Saturday, September 28th in support of SickKids. This is a terrific event, and a wonderful idea. My family and I, along with Q107’s evening host Dominik Diamond and his family, will join many … [Read more...]
The problem, in fact, is Tweens.
I'll be the first to admit that I can be kind of an asshole. I am stubborn and right all the time and I haven't had enough sleep in ten years. But I behave myself in public and at work because it is important to be in the world even if you are having the kind of day where the whole world is an … [Read more...]
Biker Chick
Oh, this girl. So determined, so easily frustrated, so fierce. She just taught herself to ride a two-wheeler bike and there's no stopping her now. … [Read more...]
Single-momming It (or: things you probably shouldn’t say within earshot of a single mom)
"Uuhhh..." she says, lolling her head and slouching. "I'm so exhausted. Trevor's traveling again so I'm totally single-momming it until Friday." A sympathetic "oh, honey..." a conciliatory pat on the back. The poor thing! Taking care of her children all alone! Welcome to our lives. We are the … [Read more...]
Solo Soccer
Monday night both boys had soccer. Cam had a game and Cuyler had a practice that Eva and I were going to watch. Last week he did really well with following instructions and participating in the drills. I wasn't there but Sean said he was really happy with how Cuyler did. I was pretty excited to … [Read more...]
Love you more
Yes, I love both my boys equally. Yes, I appreciate their uniqueness, the different way they process information and the different way the express themselves emotionally. Yes, I recognize that their ages are reflective of their current attitudes towards authority. I get all that but right now, … [Read more...]
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