I remember having a t-shirt as a kid that said, "Pobody's Nerfect", and these days I find I'm repeating that mantra to myself a lot. Here's the thing: as parents we all have a heck of a lot going on in our lives and there are bound to be times when we just have to take a step back, throw our hands … [Read more...]
The Grandparent Effect
I did not grow up with grandparents as a part of my daily life. Most of my relatives live in Belfast, so we were only able to spend time with my grandparents for the few weeks they came in the summer or the few weeks we went there.I remember when I was little feeling envious of my friends when they … [Read more...]
good morning my baby, suddenly you are 16
"I am smiling." I woke you up today, this beautiful snowy day, to wish you a happy birthdday. But first I looked at your body- all 5'10 of it. And your feet size 9.5. And your long beautiful dark hair. And your eyebrows - just like my dad's. And your cheekbones pushing through the baby fat … [Read more...]
Is My Kid Screwed??
Over the past couple of weeks, there seems to be this barrage of articles about different types of families and which is better. Two parent? One parent? People!! There are STUDIES devoted to this. I kid you not. Educated researchers who could be spending their days... oh I don't … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: Flu Friends
It sucks when the Pillow Pets you ordered for your kid don't arrive in time for her birthday. It's awesome when they arrive the day she's lying on the couch with a fever all day. Made the day a little less awful for her. … [Read more...]
Surprise!
My baby sister turns 40 in March this year. WHAT?! Crazy. How did this happen? But more importantly, what am I going to do about it? Well, that's for me to know and you (and her) to find out.I will give you a little insight: I am going to surprise her - take her somewhere fabulous to relax and let … [Read more...]
Just might be that time…
As mentioned often (almost to the point of nausea), I love my two boys. I also feel content with having two boys. Sure I long for the wee little girl and the unique relationship that only a father and daughter can share. But I have two fantastic nieces, so sweet and with one a teenager and one a … [Read more...]
First Step To The Oscar Podium????
Will and I tried out for a commercial today - well, a print ad for a toy. It was pretty cool. I'll admit, many things I try get labeled as, 'well, even if it's ridiculous, it'll give me something to write about.' They told us to come dressed for how we would play together at home. I opted … [Read more...]
The Tooth Fairy Fail: AKA Confessions
The day after Christmas, while we were at the cottage, Oliver's wiggly tooth fell out while he was brushing his teeth, and I remember being glad it didn't fall into the drain, lost forever. He put it under his pillow straight away, and I know he checked on it a few times that day, just to be sure it … [Read more...]
Nearly Five.
She keeps punctuating many of our conversations with, "I'm going to be five soon, you know..." As if it was a threat. It's been this way for months. And on the days when I'm really taking in our conversations (unlike the one when I'm just smiling and nodding, yes my darling) I notice how much … [Read more...]
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