I have told you about how I LOVE when my daughter says to me " Mom, I never know who is going to be here next for dinner. It is like living in an amusement park. Every minute is full of surprises." Well, that only motivates me to try harder. A few years ago, we began having Wednesday night … [Read more...]
motherhood:repetition is 9/10ths of the law
One of the worst things about being a mom is the repetition of really, really, really, boring things if you aren't careful they can make you really, really, really boring (Sometimes I worry these frequently said phrases might end up on my tombstone) empty your lunch bag clean your room eat … [Read more...]
pranking- it should be a national sport
now this is a prank I envy I think I mentioned to you that I LOVE a good prank. Just to be clear though- not on me. I re told a story that I had not thought of in a long while on Saturday night. I thought you might like it. I told it to a group of 3 men and they loved it. Not sure if it gets … [Read more...]
piss me off- retention
I lost one hour of my life today trying to break up get a lower package with my internet provider. I am now super duper close with Nick in anal retention. Now while I felt your attitude changed when I said I am thinking of leaving you, Nick, I still want to help you with a few things- 1. … [Read more...]
Tickle my Facebook Fancy
I was chatting with a colleague the other afternoon about how our use of Facebook has changed over the years. What with ads and recommended pages and the degradation of even the suggestion of privacy, we just don't share the same kinds of things we felt comfortable sharing on Facebook just a few … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday – what’s all the fuss
So you all know what I think about Lance and his sorta kinda apology. While I was busy watching his former declarations of innocence from the past several years, I came across a funny commnent I had to share "I don't get what the big fuss is.. All he did is do some drugs and ride his bike. I … [Read more...]
why excellence matters-goal setting for the NEW YEAR
this is the only tool you will need to achieve everything you want.......... … [Read more...]
words for wednesday on thursday- “is it real?”
We went to the Nutcracker ballet today for maybe the 14th time since my children were born. The first year my mom took us - my eldest was four and whispered in a really loud voice "Is it real?" and that is what it is when ballet or any art form is really good. It transports you. It takes you out … [Read more...]
am I a bully?
Or just a chronic rule breaker? I arrive at the gym at about 6:45 the other morning and there are 3 people there. There are 9 available treadmills, I take the one straight ahead and jump on it. I am half way through a half hour run, music loud, pretty decent pace, and woman taps me on the … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- hysterical laughter
You know those traditions that are dead simple yet you would walk on coals to maintain and uphold them? One of my favourite traditions is birthday dinners with two of my favourite girls. Scenario is always the same- drinks at one person's house and then a walk to a local restaurant where … [Read more...]