Hi Gorgeouses, At this very moment, I'm feeling very thankful for this: Rogers On Demand Baby TV. Every time I put it on, the little monkey becomes mesmerized! It's amazing! And, it's FREE! LOVE! So, I put it on right now. I'm hoping it'll keep her busy while I serve you today's delicious gossip! … [Read more...]

It's no surprise that someone like me, someone who works for a Children's Publisher, someone who writes and edits and researches children's books, would love books. books of all kinds. board books. picture books. chapters books. what have you. i love 'em. and they are everywhere. i don't have enough … [Read more...]

So, yesterday I got the message slammed home to me as only the brutal honesty of a large group of young children could manage! I've been sailing along for the last few weeks, not gaining weight, but not losing it either. It's called a plateau, ya know? Well, I didn't give it a whole lot of worry - I … [Read more...]

I'm sick. Soggy tissue, runny nose, hacking cough, pounding head and ringing ears sick. I feel miserable. Really miserable. So how is it that I'm managing to write? Good question. Shouldn't I be in bed with a cup of tea and a box of tissues, getting my rest? Better question. The answers: with … [Read more...]

i'm a big believer in nature....you know...when it comes to that whole nature vs. nurture debate. especially with my kids. i truly believe that all three of my children came out a certain way, and their personalities have no wavered since day one. this is especially true for my older two. they were … [Read more...]

Just finished watching Survivor, and my heart has sunk to my navel. Not because Cecilia got booted, but because of the scenes-from-next-week part, when they showed Cao Boi stealing a chick from its nest. I am heartbroken. I'm also feeling sick because the monkey has been in a bad mood today. So … [Read more...]

Hello hello! How are you all today? I could be better. The hubby had to leave for work at 6am this morning, waking up the monkey (who usually sleeps in till 8:30). So much for my sleep-in. Both the monkey and I have been off all day. She's been whining uncharacteristically, like this: "wee wee … [Read more...]

Well admittedly I'm not Nigella Lawson (pictured at left and author of among others, How To Be A Domestic Goddess), but I do enjoy spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking for myself and my family. I also get what Nigella means when she says, "what I’m talking about is not being a … [Read more...]

Week: 18 Pounds Lost: 34 Okay, it's probably not what you think, but since this is a chronicle of my weight-loss journey, I thought I'd include this little tidbit that I've been chewing on for the past few days. Okay, bad food-related puns aside, you probably haven't heard of the 100 mile diet. No, … [Read more...]

I am married and I have a husband, whom I love! But the day-to-day reality is that his work takes him away from our home for long and unconventional hours (he works in the film industry, where 18 hour days and working weekends are a normal part of life). As a result, I have just spent 6 weekends … [Read more...]