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I LOVE …New York

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For the last few months, I have been planning a trip to New York City to attend the Fancy Food Show. I knew my kids were at sleepover camp and I knew that the G20 was going to be in Toronto so it was perfect timing to LEAVE THE CITY.I arrived in New York around 10 p.m.  (after my plane was … [Read more...]

Battling Night Terrors

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At 6:45 this morning, Pea woke up.  Sort of.  She was crying, this much is true, but she certainly didn't seem to be awake.  Her eyes were closed and for an entire 30 minutes, she freaked out.  The kind of freak out that is usually reserved for serious injury.Pea was, we believe, … [Read more...]

Picasso?

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The Boy got a pack of Tadoodles for his first birthday.  I love encouraging colouring in kids- the younger the better.  I don't think a child is ever to young to develop skills that will assist them in handwriting skills, creativity, learning their colours, strength, and coordination.The … [Read more...]

Friday WTF – Run, Run Away

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It's been a crazy few days over here in Toronto.  First the earthquake - yes I felt it..it was nuts my chair was shaking, book shelf shaking..I thought it was a bomb! Yesterday I had some crazy small world stuff happening and then....the runaway car. I'm working from home the last couple … [Read more...]

Almost Home

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They say that moving is one of the most stress inducing life events.I'm not saying it's easy by any means, but I've definitely been through my share of stressful life events.  Moving is a piece of cake.  It's the packing that really sucks.We are moving tomorrow.  I'm so excited!A … [Read more...]

Wretched, Stretched

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The stretch marks have landed. If I didn't know better, I'd think nothing of the tiny pink dots that have appeared on either side of my belly, but since this is my third pregnancy, I know what those seemingly innocent pink dots become: hot, red grooves running down my tummy, like the angry … [Read more...]

Need a good cry? Or a little inspiration?

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I often wonder what inspires people to greatness. How do Olympic athletes get up day after day, year after year to put in hour after hour of grueling work for simply the chance to be an Olympian? How do peace keepers selflessly risk their lives and leave their families and homes to do something … [Read more...]

The Bachelorette 6: Episode 5

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This season of the Bachelorette (and every season, I'm pretty sure) is all about who is willing to embarrass himself the most to win Ali's heart. I mean, we've seen them in dancing in spandex, singing showtunes, and now...writing and performing Icelandic love poems. REALLY? Kirk, as we've seen from … [Read more...]