Hi Favourite Gorgeouses: I've had quite a wedding weekend. The bridesmaid again, was I. One more to go next month. Why is it that everyone I know is getting married this Fall? I mean, I still have many single friends (who seriously can't find a decent guy in this city for the life of them!), but the … [Read more...]

(Remote blogging from the Motherlode!) It's been a hectic week of teaching and preparing for the Motherlode conference - and, um, taking of the Energizer Baby - but not so hectic that I can't stress out about six thousand other things. Stressful thing #5,999: WonderBaby's first birthday. What is … [Read more...]

We're having a wee contest today folks. my reasoning is threefold. a) because i wanted to use the word "wee" - it sure is a great one, isn't it? b) because i want to give prizes. i like to give them...and people like to get them. c) i love movies, and this one is movie related. So, i was … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I JUST got home from a rehearsal dinner for the wedding I'm in on Saturday. Can you say...EXHAUSTED? Yeah, that's me. Couldn't be more. But, I'd never let my utter exhaustion keep me from gossiping with my favourite GORGEOUSES! I must, say, though, the television gave me a bit of a … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! The Monkey's teething. She's getting her molars in. MOLAAAAARRRS! But, you know what? She's not complaining about it at all. She's still sleeping through the night, eating like a pro. What a brave little monkey! Poor thing even has that terrible bum rash they get when they're … [Read more...]

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The final instalment in Joanne's story of life as a single mom of three...we left as Joanne was getting ready to enjoy dinner at a friend's house: Next, my mind wanders to thoughts of my daughter.  I start to worry about her at home, having just a sandwich for supper.  What kind of mother … [Read more...]

Week: 22Pounds Lost: 38.2 Dear Body: Let me open by thanking you for being there for me for the last 37 years and counting. No matter what abuses I've subjected you to (and there have been many!) you've been there for me; stalwart, strong, sound. I've climbed trees, jumped gaps, fallen off bikes, … [Read more...]

Motherhood, that is. You know how it sometimes seems that nobody gives a rat's heinie about motherhood, other than mothers (and, maybe, sometimes, fathers)? Isn't that one of the reasons why you found yourself drawn to this website, and/or to mommy-blogs, and/or to any real or virtual space where … [Read more...]

I remember a world without tortilla chips and salsa. A world where chips made from corn were called "Fritos" and looked kinda like overgrown toenails: A world where the only place you would find ground up tomatoes and spice would be on top of spaghetti. It was a bland world, a safe … [Read more...]

Have you seen this video?? most likely, if you spend any time surfing the blogosphere, you've seen it. here. or maybe here (See Jenn, i always give credit. you're right...it's total common curtesyI) or perhaps even here. it's everywhere. this video truly hit home for me. i can honestly say that i … [Read more...]