Lawd, but it's hawt. (This is not a complaint, Universe - just an observation.) Like in most Canadian cities, summer really means stripping down and enjoying the heat on one's skin. In Montreal? People are walking around practically nekkid. That's because we spend the other ten months of the year … [Read more...]
Summer Cuts
Every other week, often on a Saturday (and often just after he's finished washing up the brunch dishes) Martin will turn to me and ask me if I'm ready for him. *smirks* I respond with a mais oui, and clear some room in the middle of the floor while he retrieves the black case from the … [Read more...]
Lice, Laundry, and Weekends Guests
Last Thursday I spent the day getting the house ready to receive some friends for the weekend - fortunately they were due to arrive past midnight, which though quite late, gave me the extra hours I needed I get organised. I was still working on laundry since our return from the Labour Day long … [Read more...]
Summer Is Here! And So Are Some Random Thoughts of Mine!
I cleaned my van, you guys. To reward myself I ate a coconut creme tart the size of my face and now I feel bloated. But I am bloated with accomplishment. It was my eldest daughter's last day of Kindergarten today. Let the summer holidays commence! I will be working all summer, which will be new … [Read more...]
Full Disclosure – The Other Side
A couple months ago Sean took Cuyler for a haircut and it didn't go very well. I chalked it up to Sean's not telling the girl about Cuyler having autism.A few days ago I took Cuyler for a haircut. It went like this:Me: Hi. Can he get his haircut? Just a number 2 all … [Read more...]
High to Low to High to Low
To say my life is a mangy mess of highs and lows would be an understatement.Take the last 3 days for example...On Monday Cuyler asked to get his haircut after school. Oh Um. Okay. Haircuts are not his favourite thing but he asked. And he needed one so I took him. I went … [Read more...]