So after my last post about my precious sibling bonding time some of you were shocked when I mentioned I was crocheting a birthday present. LOL I thought it was funny so I decided to post some pictures of some things I have crocheted:Above is a matching hat and poncho I made for Arielle. … [Read more...]
Show me the money
Yesterday my firstborn turned the big 1-1. Or as I referred to it - the 11th anniversary of motherhood for me.I spent the day as I do on each of their birthdays - giving a play by play on what happened the day they were were born. Cam's starts around breakfast - my water broke. At … [Read more...]
Happy 100th Birthday Oreo! Fun facts & a celebration recipe for you!
I remember the first time I had an OREO (ok..maybe five or six of them). I was sitting at the kitchen table with Grandpa on a summer's day. I was never one for drinking milk - didn't like the taste of it but Grandpa said "try these cookies and dunk them in the milk" and that was the magic touch! We … [Read more...]
Just like Mom only cooler- Happy Birthday Auntie Cat
Dear Auntie Cat,I am too little to type or speak in sentences so I asked Mama to type this for me. I can't quite say your name yet but don't feel too bad because I also rarely say my Mama's name either. If you look at my face light up when I hear your voice or see you then you will … [Read more...]
Five Fingers Old
Five years ago today my world got brighter when the prettiest girl I've ever seen was placed into my arms. It was an amazing day. I wrote about it when she turned four.We spent all day yesterday talking about how it was her last day being 4. The last day we will ever have a four … [Read more...]
Nine
My baby boy...Cuyler turned 9 on Sunday. For some reason I felt a little unsettled this year. Last year was perfect. This year was really wonderful...but there was a small nag. I couldn't put my finger on it.Nine just sounds...old.I think my subconscious was remembering back … [Read more...]
Attention, Franklin Fans!
This weekend is the famous turtle's birthday - and he's turning 25! How can you celebrate? If you're in Toronto, the cheeky terrapin is having a big birthday bash at his namesake garden on Centre Island. It promises to be complete with music, crafts, and readings of his stories - even one by author … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Planning Ahead
I found this on the kitchen table. I guess we don't need to discuss what he wants to do for his birthday. In NOVEMBER. … [Read more...]
FIVE BIRTHDAY WISHES
My 6th oldest turned 5 today and in the past 5 years, he has survived: * 5 older sisters and brothers who have attempted to use him as their scapegoat when they have been in trouble. * Newborn twins who have taken over his throne as King. * A father whose idea of bonding is talking business. * Five … [Read more...]
A Full Hand
This time, five years ago, I was cradling my hours-old baby girl, so thankful for her safe arrival after a grueling labour. She was a tiny little nugget: a mere six pounds, 12 ounces, with a head full of dark hair and legs like a frog's. I remember pacing the hospital room with her our first night … [Read more...]