I've learned a few things since becoming a mom.a. Survival on no sleep is possible.b. Do not feed blueberries to a feverish child.c. You will one day talk baby talkAND. Get a group of parents together for an adult evening of conversation about sex, politics and film....and you will end up … [Read more...]
Talking to Young Children About Death
I need some help here.Every so often Fiona & Sophie ask me if I'm going to die and talk about how they don't want me to die. They brought it up last night as we were lying together at bedtime (we lie with them until they fall asleep). I told them that if I wasn't dying but that if I … [Read more...]
What’s New at Blue?
Sometimes we all just need a little getaway to keep us going, especially at this time of year as the days get shorter and the weather cooler. My favourite go-to spot for a quick girls weekend or family refresh is Blue Mountain Resort just outside of Collingwood, Ontario. It is just 2 hours from … [Read more...]
Baby, Baby, Baby, NOHHHHHH!
RUMOUR RUMOUR RUMOURYes - Maury Povich has not yet been brought in to run the DNA test but a young California woman is claiming that her three month old son is in fact the spawn of the Biebs.The math. Justin would have been 16. Not unheard of in the least. She would have been 19. … [Read more...]
Falling
(Photo taken from super-old blog post I wrote five years ago.)Fall is my favourite season and here's why:1. The colours. Scarlet and mahogany leaves swirling in the wind.2. The foods. Roasted root vegetables, stick-to-your-ribs soups, and fresh-backed biscuits.3. The specialty drinks. Pumpkin Spice … [Read more...]
Reno Hell
Okay. So it's not really hell, but it sure is a pain in the arse.We decided that our main floor powder room absolutely HAD to be redone. Thanks to the genius who decided to put 3/4" oak floors in there. And did not put a seal around the bottom of the toilet.I know that my boys … [Read more...]
Latin Dancing Queens Inspire Mom…
We've been thinking about going away over the Christmas holidays. I was thinking Florida because we can drive and have somewhere to stay. I was being practical, trying to save money.Then Sophie asked me to play Cuba music. And she danced. She has some Salsa moves going on. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-overheard in the art studio
"My grandpa died because he smoked all the time and drank before noon. He kept money in his socks and yelled if the roast beef was rare. He had a favourite seat and screamed if anyone went near it. He died of meanness maybe""Do you have any friends who are older than us ?" 6 year old artist."Do … [Read more...]
Time For A Little Self Promotion…
I am the worst self-promoter. My husband would be the first to tell you that, followed immediately by my mother and our closest friends. But I am so proud of the work I've done here at Cocktails & Curtain Calls over the past 10 months. From chatting with moms in the biz, to … [Read more...]
Eleven Years Later…..
Eleven years ago today, my mom died. It was later in the afternoon - at my parents. She let go with all of us there with her, just as she wanted. I liken not having a mother to chronic back pain. It's a constant ache but you recognize that it's not going away so you push on … [Read more...]
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