Uh-oh. She started yelling at me "What do you mean you don't know how to do your taxes?"I felt like a teenager all over again. I think of myself as being a relatively smart and reliable woman of today. I try to find "balance". I have interests outside of my daily shuffle with the kids and … [Read more...]
Roman turns TWO!
Roman's first birthday was held at his Baby Home in Russia. I was awaiting the call from Russia to go back for Court and bring him home. The Care givers generously had a little party for him and gave him the gifts I left and read him the birthday card I wrote. I was so … [Read more...]
Choosing Indecision
For now I am investigating a few more options and delaying a decision for a few more days. What I know is that I am not ready to commit to any day care option yet. I think the right solution is right around the corner and a few more days of seeking will give me the clarity I need to move … [Read more...]
Going for Gold
Watching the last few events of the Olympics was nicely timed with finishing up a middle grade or teen novel set amid the swimming competitions at London 2012 - and made for an interesting intersection of fact and fiction! If you've got an older kid or teen who has caught Olympic fever, this would … [Read more...]
Crazy Summer
We've reached the point of the summer break where the kids are starting to kind of go crazy.Too much ice cream, too many late nights, too many preservative-soaked hot dog dinners, too much sun, too much sand, too much everything.It gets me starting to feel ready for the fall routine to descend upon … [Read more...]
Today is D-Day. Deciding which way to go
Today is the last day I could abort the daycare option, it`s decision day. I have weighed the pro's and con's, have evaluated with my head and my heart. I have asked for advice and listened to the wisdom of experienced mom's. I have chatted with fellow adoptive moms and … [Read more...]
The People Behind the Movie Scenes & Palooza 8
We all enjoy a night out checking out the latest movies on the big screens, right? What we don't often think about are the people behind the scenes..behind … [Read more...]
Say Uncle!
My (not so) little brother has been visiting all week from Toronto and we've been having a grand ol' time drinking in the long summer days, and drinking up all of the local wines. Naturally, Karenna has been sick with a week-long fever (our kids never fail to get sick when my family visits) but … [Read more...]
And the Winner Of BENADRYL® Canada’s Most Prepared Mom Is…..
Thanks to BENADRYL® and the UrbanMoms community, we have found her! Canada's Most Prepared Mom. The finalist Annabelle received the most number of votes for her contest entry. Annabelle has won a travel voucher valued at $10,000 where she'll get to put these great skills to work. … [Read more...]
Les Artistes
Sophie & Fiona love to create masterpieces. They can draw, paint, fold, glue & tape for hours at a time.We've started an art wall in the sun/play room and they love to show off their work.Here are some samples. The Lorax by SophiePuppies under a rainbow by Fiona "The Queen … [Read more...]
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