You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness. ~ Gotye, Someone That I Used to Know I am in love with this song and have been since I heard it a number of months ago through Facebook. There is something … [Read more...]
Macaron vs. Macaroon
About 4 years ago, hubby and I took a spring vacation to Paris. Ah, l'amour! One day we were strolling along the Champs-Elysees taking in the tree lined avenue and all its offerings tripping over the Louis Vuitton store enroute to the famous Laduree Tea Salon. Laduree is the mecca of the … [Read more...]
Earn Rewards While You Shop At Your Favourite Stores!
When my first child was born, one of my favourite places to walk to with her in the stroller was the neighbourhood Shopper's Drug Mart. As a new mom, I needed reasons to get out of the house, and the walk to Shoppers was the perfect errand. I could get some fresh air and exercise and also pick up … [Read more...]
I’ve got the house to myself…
...and for once, I get to make what I want for dinner.On the nights that the family's out, I used to take pleasure in the fact that I didn't have to make dinner, that instead of the usual healthy and delicious meals I make for them, I could just simply have a bowl of cereal.A bowl of cereal? Really? … [Read more...]
Gotcha Day…. Russia Revisited
Here's my post from six months ago. This is when I officially "gotcha" little man :)Ok Gotcha DayIt was surreal, sweet, sad, stressful and so joyous.The day started with T. picking me up to get gifts and party supplies for the gotcha day party. It was raining so we drove, T is a nervous … [Read more...]
The Meeting Place
This is the spot that i wait for entry to the Baby House. I have waited here about nineteen times. I wanted to record this special place. Under this tree or sitting in the big pipe is where I've hung out alone twice a day to meet my translator to be allowed entry into his … [Read more...]
Losses Large and Small
When a child faces a big event, it can be hard to know what to say. We librarians often suggest using stories for two reasons. First, it can show the child that they are not alone, and that there are others who understand their feelings. This can be a big help. Secondly, reading about a similar … [Read more...]
Fingergnawls
Things have been getting out of hand. What used to be a mildly annoying bad habit has escalated to a new level. There is blood, there is torn flesh, there is pain.I cannot stop biting my nails.And all the skin around the nails, too. I have always struggled with this tendency and started biting them … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – A Break
This is what they did all day, every day this March Break. It was perfection.The next time we have a thunder storm I'm going to try really hard to remember how good Mother Nature was to us this week. Did you do anything fun for March Break? … [Read more...]
My last solo supper
I had a dinner date all lined up for tonight with the Amerixcan couple who I met yesterday. The idea of going out for a nice dinner with people and people that spoke english was very very exciting. I have mastered the dining solo experience after eights days but nonetheless a change was … [Read more...]
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