So my sister offered to take Will for a bit so I could go away on a little vacation. Yes, I know, she's awesome. My initial response was no. My mood of late doesn't have to do with needing a break from Will but more about needing to learn how to live with him. I also said I … [Read more...]
Four
Four years ago today my life changed in the most profound way.I became a mother of 3.I became a mother to a daughter.We had no idea what the next year had in store for us but the day she came was one of the happiest days of my life. I woke up still pregnant, 5 days after my due date. A … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Celebrate Your Own Childhood
Nostalgic TV theme parks offer a chance to celebrate your own Childhood. Even though the twinkling lights and presents by the truckload are behind you, chances are you're still getting a little misty-eyed at all of the friends and family you hung out with or missed during the holidays. I love … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- walk quietly and carry a big pick
"Walk quietly and carry a big pick"OK- it is actually -" Speak softly and carry a big stick, (you will go far")African proverb favoured by Theodore Roosevelt.Useful for negotiating peacefully, backed by ability to do violence if required. Useful in boxing day sales, January returns, hockey parent … [Read more...]
Week One Results are In
Well, I know you're all sitting on the edges of your seats. Last week I came clean on my renewed efforts to lose weight. You know, the part where after losing 50 pounds several years ago, I've gained most of it back? Yeah, that. Well, Sunday I had my first weigh-in after being on Weight … [Read more...]
Fashion Help: What would YOU wear with this?
I recently found an adorable skirt at LOFT, on salesalesale, fell in love, and bought it. Trouble is, after ogling the houndstooth...And pawing at the texture... I realized...I had NO idea what to wear with it. I've been pairing it with a black sweater, black tights, and black patent pumps, … [Read more...]
11 Step Program for Those Thinking of Having Kids (or for anyone who has had kids and wants to laugh!)
One of my friends had this posted on her facebook - you may have already seen it, but I got a good laugh out of it, thought I'd share. This is the funniest things I have read in a long time...see yourself anywhere in there?? (I do- especially in Lesson 2) 11 Step Program for those thinking of Having … [Read more...]
He May Not Be Wimpy, But He’s Funny
Diary of a Wimpy Kid? You've heard of this? Your kid prattles on about it all the time? Here's the next read:Big Nate: In a Class By Himselfby Lincoln PierceHarper ISBN: 978 0 06 194434 5Audience: grades 3-6I've mentioned Nate a couple of times in the Scholastic Decoder posts, but reading his newer … [Read more...]
Socratic Babies – How children teach us about ourselves and the world.
Welcome to the January Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning from children This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared the many lessons their children have taught them. Please … [Read more...]
Pretty Baubles on Display
So this post is going to step on the stylish toes of Metalia and on the organized feet of JenB, but since my new year's resolution is to be more stylish and more organized, and there isn't a hotter trend around than sticking to new year's resolutions, I'm claiming this post all my own.My husband … [Read more...]
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