I didn't appreciate a bath when I was in my teens. I certainly didn't appreciate a bath when I was in my twenties. However when I became a MOM...things changed.I started to LOVE a bath. Crave a bath. I even looked forward to having a bath.But the bath needed something. Plain water was just not … [Read more...]
“I Didn’t Have Kids To Let Someone Else Raise Them…”
I was at the splash pad with The Boy and two moms were sitting on a bench nearby. I don't know the context of their conversation, I completely eavesdropped on them, but I got the gist of the convo. They were discussing why another mother they knew would have another baby, because she … [Read more...]
August: You broke me again
August is not a good month. From what I hear, it's not good for many people. Last August was horrendous for us. This August is proving to be the same.Kids need to go back to school. One month - July - would be perfect. For Cuyler especially.He needs the routine and he … [Read more...]
Eating my Way thru the Ex
As the ads say..."Let's go to the Ex".I listened and I was there exactly when the gates opened at 10:00 a.m.I was on a mission to E-A-T!! and guess what? Mission Accomplished.I had been reading on twitter all week about (brace yourself) a new item offered by the Sweet Treats Truck...Deep Fried … [Read more...]
Twenty Minutes with Camp Rock 2’s Jasmine Richards
This summer, my daughter Emily spent a week at Camp Jam. It was modeled after the ridiculously successful Camp Rock movie. She got on stage and rocked out to The White Stripes. It was a life highlight for, certainly.And even though the Martells have seen the Camp Rock movie at least 487 times, it … [Read more...]
From My Closet on August 20th, 2010
So, this week I made a HUGE discovery. I giant box out in the garage FILLED with clothes and shoes that I thought were gone forever. Shirts and skirts and pants and shorts and dresses. It was like winning the clothing lottery. SIGH. I really missed this dress. cami: RW&Co dress: Max Studio … [Read more...]
Kids Say the Darndest Things….
Let's lighten it up people! It's been a deep week over here with postpartum, life journeys and Bill O'Reilly! Thought I'd give you a few Wiil'ism's that happened this week. A couple made me think how screwed I'm going to be in the future because this kid is not only a smart-ass but … [Read more...]
life is like a cupcake
My very favourite neighbour-honestly, you can't choose them and yet this one is perfect- came up to the cottage from the city yesterday with her daughter for lunch and a swim. They were a beautiful sight coming down the path on this hot summer day-both in little dresses and carrying a … [Read more...]
Dare to Compare: 39 Weeks
A few of you had requested some photographs that compared my belly for each pregnancy. Ask and ye shall receive! The top is of my first, then the bottom left my second, followed by the bottom right, which I snapped about ten minutes ago.39 weeks, 43 pounds, ready to burst. … [Read more...]
Chef Dad Coming Soon!
Hooray! Gav is almost here! … [Read more...]
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