A few months ago, I was trying to negotiate a better deal on my phone plan. You see, I constantly go over my data limit and end up paying a fortune in extra charges. I called up my service provider, and I got nowhere. I quickly became frustrated. It seems my plan had been grandfathered and if I … [Read more...]
The Years Are Short.
The days are long but the years are short. These are the very wise words passed along to me years ago by an experienced mom in the midst of my post-partum sleepless nights and endless crying jags (mine and baby's). These words were food for thought when my babies were small as I knew one day they … [Read more...]
MY DAY WAS HELL HOW WAS YOURS?
Some days are hectic but let me tell you the other day was hell. After a peaceful morning the twins all of a sudden decided to cry all afternoon and refused to nap. The culprit behind this behaviour? New molars coming in. But it gets worse.The children arrive from home and … [Read more...]
8 Children, 8 flu shots = HELL
So the original plan was to bring all the children to our Paediatricians office for their flu shots while the hubby was home a few weeks ago. Well of course that didn't work out because that would make my life way to easy. Not that I didn't try mind you - I called the office over a month … [Read more...]
What the F is up with Pea?
I was speaking with a colleague of mine recently, who was concerned because her 2.5 year old started uncharacteristically waking during the night and throwing tantrums. Her daughter would wake frequently, sometimes for up to 2 hours, and would be inconsolable. The more we spoke, the more … [Read more...]
A Camping Trip Ruined
I went camping with the boys in the Bruce Peninsula this past weekend. It was a nice, relaxing trip and a decent getaway, but it started out on the worst foot possible. Pea is really beginning to grasp time and distance. When we tell her she has 5 minutes to play, for example, she … [Read more...]
The First Year
This picture of me is one month into twin newborn life,look carefully at my red, sunken eyes, I think they say it all. The smile says I know how lucky I am in spite of the challenges.The first year with twins is very difficult, particularly the first six months. It is really hard to care … [Read more...]
Why Won’t You Cry A Little??
Yesterday was my first day back at work. I actually couldn't believe how quickly it came up. I LOVE my job, but daycare has been a scary issue for me since I've had The Boy. Fortunately, my wonderful mother and mother-in-law have stepped up to look after him for the next 8 weeks while I … [Read more...]
The Outburst. Fellow moms, what do you think?
This weekend we were in a party haze, especially my daughter. It wasn't something we consciously decided but circumstances created. Friday night sleepover, two birthday parties on Saturday where she knew only the Birthday girl, get together on Saturday night with another family, Birthday party on … [Read more...]
I Can Always Use a Good Cry
I am a total sucker for a good tear-jerker. Sometimes I even rent a movie specifically because I need to have a good cry and let off some emotional steam...very therapeutic. So when my sis who lives in the U.K. sent me this I knew it was a keeper. Yup, I'll hang on to it for those times when I need … [Read more...]