Today is November 30th, which means it's the very last day in Movember, the mustache-growing charity that raises funds and awareness about prostate cancer. I think it's a wonderful cause, even though I am sort of anti facial hair, because, well, we all know what happens when you take a pretty face … [Read more...]
Playground Love.
I was reading Shawn's post earlier, and it made me think about the best present I've ever gotten from a man. I immediately zeroed in on one memory. It was winter 1998, and the gift was so wonderful that to this day I remember opening the wrapping paper and seeing the box inside.I was a … [Read more...]
Sweet Clementine
Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sarah Pennypacker Hyperion Books for Children ISBN: 978-1-4231-1355-3 Audience: ages 6-10 yearsThere are lots of books about spunky, precocious young girls for the grade 2-4 set. Lots. I have to be honest - I don't love all of them. Some series … [Read more...]
My BIG Announcement….
I'm PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I know, I know, it makes sense why I haven't been blogging much lately! My head has been permanently attached to the toilet, my brain has been mush, and my eyes have been closed more then they have been open. Early pregnancy does a number on me- one … [Read more...]
Read To Me
When my firstborn was about 6 months old I had a slight panic attack.I realized that there was so much I had to teach this kid. How to eat solid food without choking. How to use a sippy cup.How to use a spoon and fork.How do his business on the toilet.How to hold a crayon.How to tie his … [Read more...]
Why WAHM (Work At Home Moms) Could Get a Bad Rap
I had the pleasure of having Scott Stratten of UnMarketing present to my Mom Entrepreneurs` Network on Tuesday. One of the topics he discussed was how WAHM (Work At Home Moms) may be risking their image by working at home while their kids are home at the same time. This really made me … [Read more...]
Fight or Flight
I am feeling torn about how I should be treating my body. Do I need to love it exactly as it is, in all its rippled glory, or should I be pushing it to be something it's not?I am actually feeling pretty good about myself these days, so this isn't a post riddled with self-loathing and whining about … [Read more...]
Birthday Girls – Four Years Old
Yesterday, at 10:07 & 10:15, respectively (I think - I was a bit dazed at the time), Fiona and Sophie will be exactly four years old. It's hard to believe, time sure flies. Here's a little photo & video montage celebrating the past four years of twinniness. I didn't believe … [Read more...]
Delicious treats
In Praise of Female Friendships
I hosted a jewellery party last week...you know like the present day version of the Tupperware party. I was chatting with the woman who I hosted it for as she was setting up and she said, 'you seem to have a ton of friends.' And I agreed - I really do, I'm fortunate. Then she asked … [Read more...]
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