This weekend, we went to a particularly fun party at the Birchmount Pool, in Scarborough Ontario. The Girl's good friend, A., invited us to a Barbie pool party and we had a blast. The pool was gorgeous - clean, big and warm with immaculate shower … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Free Coffee & Contest
As I'm sure most of you have already heard, McDonald's is giving away free coffee starting today through Sunday, November 28th. Now, I'm not one to normally get excited about a promo - but if my math is correct a free small cup of McDonald's Premium Roast Coffee at absolutely no … [Read more...]
Is it just me?
Is it just me or is this car laughing at me and calling me names ? I am feeling sensitive after Friday night. … [Read more...]
Travel Gift Ideas and Contest!
With the gift-giving season upon us, travelers everywhere are rubbing their hands together in the hopes of finding two first class (the kids can fly coach) tickets to somewhere warm wrapped in pretty paper. And while chances are slim that you'll be able to deliver on that wish, you can help another … [Read more...]
Parental Observations…..Time To Share
This weekend for some reason I was thinking of some parental oddities. Then I watched a Seinfeld re-run and decided that the voices in my head were really shooting off some Seinfeld'isms about parenting. Instead of doing a show on relationships - he should do one about having kids … [Read more...]
Wrap. All. The. Things.
I bet you would never guess this about me but every year I like to wrap all my Christmas presents so they match. Back in the day when I wasn't on monetary (and time) budgets I would buy several coordinating papers with matching ribbons and tags. My presents looked like something out of a Martha … [Read more...]
Old Folkies Ride Again!
Maybe you, like myself, were raised by hippies. Maybe not. Either way, I'm willing to bet you've heard some of those old folk songs from the sixties that seem to be so often used with children.You know the ones. They are melodic, and sound lovely and gentle in the voices of children. Sometimes they … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Birthday Bash
My baby boy turned 8 on Saturday. I have spent each of his previous birthdays reflecting on how much we have been through since his terrifying birth until the present.I reflect on how his challenges have changed me as a whole person. I think about the progress he's made in the last … [Read more...]
Twinversations
Fiona: Saturday is the bestest day ever.Sophie: Yeah, we get to help Mommy with the chores.Fiona: I'm washing the sink. Mommy: Why is Saturday the best day ever?Sophie: Because, we get to help you with the chores, that's why it's the bestest day ever!Fiona is … [Read more...]
The View From Up Here: A Tall Woman’s Perspective
Nancy wrote this post about stupid questions and it got me thinking. It got me thinking about the things that people have said to me that have stung or hit a nerve. Things that I know are not supposed to bother me. Things they probably don't mean and often never even register. But these are the … [Read more...]
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