I thought I was finished my Christmas shopping. At the beginning of December I was pretty confident telling my friends that I had everyone checked off my list. But then it happened. I should have known. Really. Because it happens every year. I get the annual "hey, let's get together" emails and at … [Read more...]
My Good People and The Abundance of Friendship
I have a bevy of excellent neighbourhood peeps. Since the less-than-warm temps of October, and with the suddenly-dark afternoons since turning the clocks back a few weeks ago, the leisurely summertime sit-downs on park benches with my peeps while we watch the kids play, sometimes with a cup of … [Read more...]
Surprise!
Despite my big, fat mouth, I was able to pull off a surprise party to celebrate Steve's 30th birthday. With a whole lot of help from willing friends, we threw together a fantastic night filled with food, laughter, memories, music and good times.I hope he felt as special as he is.Happy (almost) … [Read more...]
Feeling It All
Yesterday my mother-in-law asked for some French toast. I was more than pleased to quickly beat an egg with some milk, and a dash of salt and vanilla... butter in the pan makes it puffy and golden. Anything she wants. Anything at all. I dropped a few fresh raspberries on top. Maple syrup in the … [Read more...]
Ten
Ten years ago today this happened: Today my baby boy is ten years old. TEN. Ten. 10. Double digits, baby. What a wild ride it's been with this kid. We celebrated with his friends on Sunday. He invited 5 of his friends and his favourite teacher to the movies to see Wreck-It Ralph (loved … [Read more...]
Just One On Fridays
"Youth is wasted on the young."And first babies are wasted on new mothers.I remember feeling so overwhelmed in caring for my first child. Her needs were relentless, I was basically clueless and the whole experience left me weary. Then I went and had another kid. And then another. And then I … [Read more...]
Leap Year
Somewhere along the way I became a spectator. I think it happened when my belly began to swell with a baby for the first time. "Oh, I can't go skiing. I'm pregnant."Then, "No thanks, I'll pass on the wake-boarding; I've got to feed the baby."And, "I'll just sit here and rest while you … [Read more...]
Thirtysomething.
I turned 30 this week. No big deal.Except, my friends made it a HUGE deal and threw me two amazing parties. The first I knew about, the second was a total knock-me-off-my-feet surprise. So far 30 is good. I know so many women who adore their 30s and I hope I feel the same way. I am done … [Read more...]
Struts & Frets
I love music-themed books, especially when they talk a lot about music - this one does it very well. Struts & Fretsby Jon SkovronAmulet BooksISBN: 978 0 8109 4174 8This book is a few years old now (2009), but I liked it so much I wanted to share - and that only means that now you can get it more … [Read more...]
Honorary Auntie
The last time my friend Kristin came to visit, Brinley looked like this:Fast forward a year and a half and Kristin is back from Switzerland and this is what you get:My dear friend flew across the ocean to spend time with me and my family and I am so thankful. She is one of those extra-special … [Read more...]