People Magazine came out with the hotly anticipated Sexiest Man Alive issue today. The winner? Not a surprise I guess...it's Bradley Cooper. Is he sexy? Hell yes - but to me this picture doesn't do him justice AND being J Lo's rebound man didn't do it for me.Who are your … [Read more...]
Dr. Feelgood(byn)
Packing lunches is not my favourite. It can be boring and mind-wracking at the same time, trying to assemble a spread of healthy, yet tasty, choices for you kid to eat. But I have found something that makes lunch-packing just a little more fun: the Goodbyn lunchbox. It is perfect! I don't … [Read more...]
10 reasons people stay in an unhappy marriage
1. Apathy2. Stigma3. The kids4.Money5. Laziness6.Fear of perceived failure7.Lack of Self Esteem8. Religious beliefs9. Guilt10.Fear of lonelinessThe above billboard advertisement by a Choicago area law firm specializing in divorce was met with obvious outrage. But as a divorced … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – November 16th, 2011
So, I've had to do a bit of shopping in a hurry for these kids, since they've suddenly grown like bad weeds, and nothing fit. Enter Old Navy. I find their stuff can be hit or miss from season to season. (I'm not finding a whole lot for my son there at the moment.) But there's LOTS of cute stuff for … [Read more...]
Identity
I love this guy's Freakin' Blog! Teacher Tom. He's a pre-school teacher and a dad and his writing move me. Always.His teaching, and I suspect, parenting, philosophy embodies all that I want to be as a parent and teacher.This post brought tears to my eyes. It resonated with … [Read more...]
Barnacle Bill…er Will
'Hi. I need to make an appointment to see Dr. X''Sure Sara what seems to be the problem?''The problem? I have a 35 pound barnacle stuck to my side. I can't shake him it.' All right. I didn't call the doctor but I'm starting to feel like I'm eventually going to need a … [Read more...]
CRAZY TUESDAY – Off the wall things my children have said
Children are pretty funny creatures and quite often they say the funny, wacky, crazy, and yes, annoying things! Here are a few things I have heard over the past few days. "Mommy, can we have a few more babies?" "Mommy can't have any more babies! Her tummy is tied!" "Can we go to Marineland … [Read more...]
Nine
My baby boy...Cuyler turned 9 on Sunday. For some reason I felt a little unsettled this year. Last year was perfect. This year was really wonderful...but there was a small nag. I couldn't put my finger on it.Nine just sounds...old.I think my subconscious was remembering back … [Read more...]
Mr. Nice Guy v. The Douchebag
A couple of stories out of Hollywood yesterday really highlight that age old battle of the nice guy vs the douchebag. On the weekend Justin Timberlake (aka the nice guy...because really - Justin? - not really a badass name) kept his promise and attended the Marine Corps ball with Corporal … [Read more...]
the man hunt
The other day I was under my bed cleaning and I found something funny.No, not that.Nope, I am not talking about that either.It was this rolled up piece of construction paper.For a minute I thought it might be a sweet project from when my kids were little. But why under the bed?I unrolled it and … [Read more...]
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