Last night I'd had enough.I was done. My last bit of patience was used up. I was so sick and tired of using "Christmas" to get my kids to behave.They shouldn't behave so they get gifts. They should behave because it's just what they're supposed to do. The right thing is to be … [Read more...]
What was your fave Christmas Show???
It's been a pretty crazy pre-Christmas over here. I feel like I've been running around like crazy - all social and fun things - but none the less. So last night, I decided to slow it down and have a date night with my boy. We had an awesome trout dinner - played in the tub - got in … [Read more...]
Longest Night – When The Sun Stands Still
Tonight is the Winter Solstice, the day the sun stands still. Solstice comes from latin, read the etymology here. (How geeky is it that I LOVE etymology and did a happy dance when I found the etymology online dictionary).Tonight we celebrated the Winter Solstice with other families in … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-to me you are perfect
I love this scene so much from one of my favourite modern Christmas movies, LOVE ACTUALLY. It is so raw and honest and brave and Silent Night happens to be my favourite Christmas Carol. You need to know that Mark is best friends with Juliet's new husband and has been rotten to … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 20th, 2011
Last night, we went to a neighbour's house for an evening of good cheer. Our hostess has one of the best collection of frocks I have ever seen... and she really wears them. And she's got shoes to match, holy crap. So, since women generally dress for one another, I broke out this fabulous skirt for … [Read more...]
That’s a (un)wrap!
Last year I wrote about finally being able to put gifts under our tree.This year I put a few gifts underneath. Clearly labelled with names not my childrens. If it's not theirs, they're not interested...Two weekends ago I spent a chilly afternoon in the house by myself, drinking coffee, … [Read more...]
Holiday Wine Recommendations from the Expert
If you are like me you entertain far more and attend far more parties during the Holiday Season than any other time of year. One of my go-to items for a host gift is a bottle of wine and it is great to shake things up and try something new. But often I don't know where to start and with the chaos of … [Read more...]
Trade Ya!
For the past four years I have attended a Christmas cookie exchange. You stay up until 3 am the night before, baking eight dozen tasty treats to bring to the party, but it's all worth it when you come home with a massive tupperware container filled to the brim with nearly 100 new cookies and bars to … [Read more...]
Special Delivery!
The Christmas Spirit came from Russia this morning. My sister and I started a diaper drive right before my second trip to donate much needed diapers to Roman's orphanage. We raised funds to help with the adoption expenses, a donation to the orphanage and to contribute to the diaper … [Read more...]
Christmas without Dad
This will be the first Christmas since Dad died.To be honest he hasn't been present at Christmas for years. Oh, he usually showed up, (but not always-sometimes a binge prevented him from coming) but he wasn't present. His alcoholism had progressed too far.So, I probably won't miss him … [Read more...]
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