I don't want to rain down misery on everyone's Mother's Day, and I promise a nice post tomorrow, but today and for the last few days I've been feeling the loss of my own mother so very keenly that I had to share.Yesterday my youngest sister sent Jen and me an email with a link to this song by Colin … [Read more...]
Motherless Mother’s Day
I miss you. I love you. I wish you were here.I lost my mom nearly three years ago. Mother's Day is damn hard. Those of us who have lost our mothers are invisible. It is too sad and tragic for others, especially now. This post is for all of us who long for our mothers every day and feel that ache … [Read more...]
The World Around
Not all kids read much fiction - some love to know more about the world around them, and prefer non-fiction. Here are a few good new titles for them, and even one for younger fact-lovers. Animals... and their Familiesby Barbara NascimbeniOwlKidsISBN: 978 1 92697 332 6This is non-fiction for the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Hoarder
I cannot get into bed unless I have checked all 3 kids (OCD? yes). Last night this is what I found in Eva's room. How can she even sleep in that bed? Look to the right of the above photo...She can't sleep in that bed. She ended up here:Is this a sign of future behaviour?? … [Read more...]
Tomboy
I have this little girl who has a special place in her heart for backhoes, Lightning McQueen, horses, and hot wheels. Every now and again she'll dress up like a princess, but for the most part she likes "boy" things. She is not opposed to "girl" things, but given the choice would much rather … [Read more...]
Sand in our pockets
We're back!I had great intentions of blogging from Barbados but my netbook wouldn't jive with the blogging website. I did journal though and will share some of the highlights and hijinx with ya'll.I have lots of advice to dispense if you should find yourself travelling tropical with toddlers … [Read more...]
From My Closet – May 10th, 2012
Okay, it's been ages. I know. I haven't really been shopping, and I think you've all seen just about everything I own. For realz. And the winter months are just so tiresome... I've mostly been wearing slight variations of this outfit since January, I swear to god. I did pick up this little top from … [Read more...]
Could YOU be the Mom of the Year?
Is it ME? Or maybe it's you?! Yes! YOU! Queue the fanfare! Yay! Why not? Well, mommy friends, it's time we give ourselves a pat on the back and be proud our growing accomplishments! For every boo-boo kissed, tears wiped, game driven to, and hours up late at night we deserve a little … [Read more...]
Spoiled Rotten Little Baby
Brinley is headed for trouble and I'm letting her take me there with me.(Photo by Danielle Petkau of Soltura Photography.)At not-quite two years old, she has a firm will and a strong pair of lungs that see to it her opinions are heard, loudly and clearly. Our life is already such a zoo that I often … [Read more...]
Thank You Volunteers Everywhere!
I volunteer as President of Temiskaming Multiple Births and Director of Communications on the Board of Directors of Multiple Births Canada. I love these positions, even though I sometimes resent them (I guess that means I resent myself) for all the time they take up.I had the privilege of going … [Read more...]
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