My plan was to keep things simple. I never wanted some overprogrammed existence for me or my children. So, I ask myself repeatedly, how did my schedule turn out like this? This semester has turned out to be a marathon of drop-offs, pick-ups, one school, two schools, mornings, … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids about Money Makes Good Cents
Money. It's something we all eventually earn and use, but often without much guidance or training. Although its face value is covered in school, wouldn't it have been nice if someone had given you a few lessons on how to handle money when you were young? While it may be impossible to travel in time, … [Read more...]
Shoe-mania starts young!
I'm not a shoe person. From early on, it's been clothes and make-up for me. The allure of shoe-mania a la Imelda Marcos has always eluded me. My daughter, however, feels differently. At the minute age of 3.5, she is ALL ABOUT THE SHOES...all the time. She lives, eats and … [Read more...]
A Walk in the Park
Yesterday was a great day. I spent over 11 hours with 6 kids and a pal at Canada's Wonderland. A place I adored as a teenager. The rides, the thrills. I was a full-fledged roller coaster junkie. And now, so are my kids. My nearly 9 year old son (3 more days!) would go on anything. No fear. He LOVED … [Read more...]
Idyllic summer fun
It's that time of year again when we are rarely inside the house. Long lazy summer days that consist of mornings at the camp or at the park, afternoons playing on the street with the neighbourhood kids and evenings spent on the patio eating an early barbequed dinner. I have no interest in … [Read more...]
No Need to Make Time for Myself
The title of this post may be a bit deceiving. Sympathetic mommies across the virtual world might be nodding their heads thinking how tough it is for a busy mom to find time alone. This, of course, is totally true. However, I feel that the tides have turned a bit for me and I am not sure I like … [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...]
My Little Chocolate Nemesis
This mocking, smug little a**hole will not let me be: That's why I ate his smug little grin right off. Bet he's not feeling so sickeningly sweet anymore...but oh yes, he is...and he's calling to me. From the fridge. Must go to him. Just one little nibble. Then another. Really, it isn't too bad - … [Read more...]
A Humbling Experience
I had an absolutley awful week at work, on which I cannot elaborate any further at this point but thought I should throw it out there so you can truly get a feel for the cloud of dejection and misery hanging around me Saturday morning. Mr. Husband has gone to Utah...skiing...with his … [Read more...]
5 Years Ago Today A Superhero Was Born
Today I am a bit melancholy...my baby turns 5. Wow. 5 is Big Kid. No more baby or toddler. I totally remember being 5. A fully formed person with opinions and personality. And if you know my daughter you will know she is not short on personality. This was her this morning in her birthday finest: … [Read more...]