Man Flu (noun); An illness that causes the male to be helpless and sicker than any other family member. In females: a cold There is a family story that is often told about a time when my dad was sick. My mom, pregnant with me, was headed out the door to take my older sister to daycare before … [Read more...]
My Husband’s Snoring Wasn’t Just Annoying—It Was A Health Risk
If you have ever considered smothering your partner with a pillow during the night, this article is for you. Wait. Allow me to clarify: if you have considered smothering them to silence their snoring, read on. If you have considered smothering them for a different reason, stop reading, and go … [Read more...]
Naughty Nurse
Before we had kids, I used to be a really nice nurse when my husband got sick. I'd dote on him, refresh his ginger ale and bring him a cool cloth to calm his fevered brow. Now, it looks a little more like this: Husband: (in pathetic whisper) "I feel sick. Think I'll take a day to rest in bed. … [Read more...]
Hubby Comes Home To Knife
So like most plans that seemed to good to be true - they were. My hubby and I had it all planned out. He would come home during the last week of school so he would be able to attend our sons Grade 6 grad, we would let the children skip the last day and head out to Grand Bend for a mini 5 day … [Read more...]
Lyla the Would-Be Teacher.
Interesting fact: I was almost more nervous to tell you that I have a nanny than to tell you I had an affair. It seems ridiculous, I know. But, I feel like when I tell you that I have help at home there's this stigma that comes with it, and then all of a sudden, you guys have this perception of … [Read more...]
Foreplay: the Response
A few days ago, Nancy from Flying Solo wrote a compelling post, aimed at her male readers, about the importance of foreplay in relationships. She outlined some excellent examples of how to woo a lady into intimacy... but, as a male reader of her blog, I fear I cannot let this topic go without … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Anniversary Edition
Eleven years ago today I married my best friend. I didn't realize then what exactly I was doing.What a good choice I made. What an incredible husband he would actually become.I always knew he was special. There was something different about him.He was built like a brick shithouse, … [Read more...]
Thursday Random
My husband is out of town this week for work, and I miss him like crazy. Every thing in my house seems off kilter and wrong. Unbalanced and weird. Countdown to his Saturday return begins. My mother-in-law came to help out with the kids while my husband is away. She was awesome and I wanted her … [Read more...]
A Fall morning
My husband has been working a lot lately, and I've really missed him. It gets kind of lonely around here without him, and I get a bit grouchy. We finally had a morning together on Sunday and it was perfect. We dropped the kids at their Sunday school, and took the Baby … [Read more...]
Say Hello to My Little Friend
When Al Pacino utters this infamous cinematic line as Tony Montana, he is referring to the M16 rifle complete with grenade launcher that he uses to blast his way out of his office in the final scenes of Scarface. When I use it, I am referring to one of my new favourite finds: At first glance … [Read more...]