Last week our family was shaken to it's core when we received the news that my sister's husband, Scott died suddenly.Immediately my mum, dad, my oldest sister, Angie and I pulled together. Scott was here in Ontario. My sister Kelly was out in BC with their daughter Marley, who is 5. We had to … [Read more...]
We were all young once.
Sometimes I get frustrated with my dad. He's an old guy, a widower, a bit set in his ways and I find myself impatient. I adore my dad. I was always a daddy's girl growing up, eager to impress him. The truth is, these things never really change.Since my mom died we see each other a lot. He lives … [Read more...]
Farewell, Summer!
Yesterday I sent my girls off to their respective schools, and I headed off to mine - each of us for our own first day. And that, more than September 21, defines the end of summer for me.So I took some time to reflect and look back on the summer we had this year in 2012 - and it was a great one!I … [Read more...]
Annual Adventure
Last Wednesday Sean and I loaded up our van, threw in the kids and headed up towards Ottawa. This was the second year in a row that we made the trek to visit Sean's family at their cottage/home on Mississippi Lake. We had the best time and the only thing to put a damper on the trip was another … [Read more...]
Yep, it’s time! Let’s Go To The EX
I know. I know. I can hear you. Is it THAT time already? There's nothing that signifies summer coming to an end like the annual tradition of going to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE or The EX) in Toronto. It's kind of bitter sweet. Being born and raised in Toronto my … [Read more...]
Say Uncle!
My (not so) little brother has been visiting all week from Toronto and we've been having a grand ol' time drinking in the long summer days, and drinking up all of the local wines. Naturally, Karenna has been sick with a week-long fever (our kids never fail to get sick when my family visits) but … [Read more...]
Dear Mom.
Dear Mom,This past weekend I babysat your two youngest grandchildren. It's funny, the anniversary of your death passed just a few short weeks ago and I thought about you that day but from a distant place. This weekend my heart ached for you.If you were alive it would have been you babysitting. But, … [Read more...]
How to be the best guest EVER at the cottage? …psst bring food!
So, you're heading up to cottage country for the weekend. Awesome! You're entertaining guests OR even better, you ARE the guest! And you've offered to bring up a meal or two, like a good guest that you are, right? What to bring? Instead of the standard sausages, pasta salad, and hamburger … [Read more...]
Children in a messed up world
When I was pregnant with the twins I received so many unwelcome stares and comments it was seriously messed up. I actually had one friend ask me how I could bring not just one but two children into this lousy messed world when I had already been blessed with six children, two with whom have special … [Read more...]
“Now everyday ain’t gonna be no picnic”
but our Adoption Agencies annual Adoption Family Picnic sure was. Last year Cat and I were in Russia when the picnic was held in Toronto and I remembered thinking how wild it was that this year we would be be able to attend it with our family and Roman. Poof, … [Read more...]
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