And it wasn't even Christmas Day yet! I wish I had a recording device built into my body so I could record my girls in an instant. They say the cutest and the funniest things. Really. But by the time I go and get my phone or camera to record them, the conversation is over. … [Read more...]
The Night Before Christmas
Reading this famous poem on Christmas eve is a tradition in many homes - maybe even yours. But I had visions of people unable to find a copy in their house, and you know, some things are just sacred, so for Christmas Eve, I'm giving you all the charming Night Before Christmas, by Clement Moore. … [Read more...]
Can You Guess the Carol?
I'm taking a little time off for the holidays (at least until the opening of American Idiot on the 29th.) But I thought I'd leave you with something fun. I love Christmas Quizzes and here's one of our family's favourites, Guess The Carol:1. Move hitherward the entire assembly … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – 3 things
1) Clearance Nutcracker ornaments provide hours of entertainment. Literally - hours. 2) The Dollar Store. I always find the best things there. This was my fave find this year!Wine Capes!3) Best wishes for a Merry Christmas & happy holidays from my gang to yours!! … [Read more...]
Solo Santa!
Two more days till Christmas! I can't believe I'm saying this...but I, the grinch, am actually looking forward to it! So is Will. Truth be told though, we're taking my friend's dog for an overnight on Christmas and he's almost more excited about that!But...I will say, being a … [Read more...]
A Hanukkah Tale of Cheese, Wine, and Girl Power
Recently a friend asked me if there was anything else to eat on Hanukkah besides latkes and doughnuts. I seemed to recall something about cheese, but I had no idea why. I did a little research and this is what I came up with:Around the same time that the "big" Hanukkah miracle was taking … [Read more...]
Hearing his own tune
A few months ago I became concerned about one of the twins. In my opinion Tanner didn't seem to be hearing properly. Others kept telling me not to worry, he would be fine, he probably had selective hearing like most of the men in this house, but I knew something wasn't right. His … [Read more...]
Bean having a dilemma – The Review
Monday was Alla's first day back to work and therefore my first day at home with the kids by myself. The day hadn't quite gone to plan and had been a long one so when I got home after a trip to the shops in the afternoon, I was greeted by a couple of packages of the two single serve coffee machines … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 21st, 2011
Drinks, drinks, drinks... I went out for burgers in Old Montreal last night with a photographer friend of mine who's studio is a stone's throw from where we went to eat, drink, and be merry. Andrea Hausmann does some amazing work... check her out. Anyway, when you hang with someone like her, you … [Read more...]
The Tooth Fairy Didn’t Have Change
Avelyn lost her first tooth yesterday. She was so excited and it feels like such a milestone. Before we know it she'll have huge adult teeth awkwardly filling her mouth, maybe some glasses and braces and a bad haircut. It marks the chipping away of childhood, gradually losing tiny white pieces … [Read more...]
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