There is so much crap news out there I make it my business to broadcast good stories. I repeat them to myself and others until I am convinced that my own faith in human nature has solid ground. Two of my neighbours, who are very good men, were out running in the middle of nowhere yesterday on a … [Read more...]
Bubbles
When he gets home with his father at the end of his day, the toddler wanders in, regards me briefly, strips off most of his clothing, and then toddles over to the bookshelf by the window in our living room, points, demands "buhbubs," and then sits down. He intends to behold the wonder of bubbles, so … [Read more...]
let it be
On our way to Kingston yesterday, car full of tools, cleaning supplies and unassembled Ikea furniture, this was the car in front of us. I was taking my 18 year old to her new apartment that she will share for next year and if it goes well another three years with 4 others. I had not seen it … [Read more...]
Wipe Out
One thing that amazes me about my wife is how many wipes she uses to clean up our 2 year old. I swear she can do the job in one, maybe two wipes. I tend to do the job in eight to ten. I don't know how she does it. She uses every square inch of that thing, and I go through them like they're … [Read more...]
the simple things
The funny and weird thing about being a parent is the absolute pleasure you get from doing just a simple thing with your kid. Yesterday after an extremely stressful and worrisome week L'il E and I just sat in our kitchen eating apples and chatting (toddler speaking) about our day. At that moment I … [Read more...]
Now Why Would You Do THAT?
2012 was a record-breaking year for births in Alberta, with 52,398 new souls being welcomed into the world here. And according to Service Alberta, Emma and Liam were the two most popular names given to these little bundles of joy. I'm gonna be honest with you here: I love it when the … [Read more...]
Had me a blast
While winter in Toronto seems agonizingly long, every time I blink I find the spring months passing by and the summer quickly approaching. Summer planning for our boys is trying to find the balance between organized activities, the peppering of do nothing weeks, where they can ride bikes, catch bugs … [Read more...]
Momma Magic
My mom was here for a visit this week and she helped me pick up the pieces. Literally.This is what my house looked like before she arrived:And this is what it looked like when she left:Not seen: me cheering in the corner just like Brinley.My mom is the patron saint of frazzled mothers. She swoops in … [Read more...]
Family matters
We had a great weekend, so busy but by far the best part was the opportunity to spend the majority of the weekend with my extended family at our cottage. 14 people and five dogs made for a lot of laughs, lots of great food and the appropriate amount of accompanying wine and beer (and maybe a scotch … [Read more...]
only 7 more weeks!
People ask me everyday how far along I am and I never know the answer. When I was pregnant with L'il E I knew how many weeks plus days I was, but this time I've just been focused on how many weeks I have left. Just so you know, the number is seven! Only 7 more weeks of uncomfortableness before I … [Read more...]
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