All of this talk about TIGER MOMS, reminds me about my friend's reaction when her then 9 year old handed her a "card" she made for her birthday.It was a torn piece of paper, the edge uneven and shaggy. On it she had scribbled, in a marker gasping for its last breath of ink- leaving the … [Read more...]
I Wonder.
You know how there are some things in life that you are pretty sure you are never going to do? Like, I don't think I will ever climb Mt. Everest. Just not my thing. Not even in one of those fantastical "what if" moments. I don't think I'll ever perform on stage. I love the theatre but I'm more of an … [Read more...]
I get to be your mom
On Saturday you turned 14. My life with you flashes through my mind on your birthdays. I remember how you used to twirl in the middle of the room with the most serious look on your face. I remember how hard it was for you to be little- you wanted to be the best at everything, the fastest … [Read more...]
piss me off-why make green ones?
Everyone knows no one eats the green ones. Why do they make them? I would rather have none left than a dozen ugly, yucky green ones staring back at me.I could be in the throws of PMS, I could be overtired and needing a sugar fix, I could be cranky, I could be needing a lift and STILL even if there … [Read more...]
Focus 2011: Me.
Many people see New Years as a time for reflection and resolution. What did I learn in the previous year and where do I want that to take me in the year to come? Ever since my mom passed away I have been doing this "check" on an ongoing basis. I promised myself that I would live a full and happy … [Read more...]
Joy & Pain
Joy and pain.Like sunshine and rain.~Rob BaseFor me this Christmas is just like the chorus of this old 80's song. There's joy because my sister and her kids and her husband are coming all the way from Calgary to spend the holidays with us. There is joy because, despite the fact she can't be here, my … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-luck
"Luck favours the persistent" Jim Collins … [Read more...]
Real Mom Moments
You know, motherhood is both the most rewarding and most challenging job I've ever had (and I've worked in call centres, McDonald's and a junior high school, so that's saying a lot!) You see, ever since I was a little girl, I always knew that whatever else might come my way, I wanted to be a mother. … [Read more...]
Amelia Island, Florida: A Nature Lovers Dream
A Hidden Gem of Beautiful Beaches, Waterways, and Nature Preserves.Reviewed by: The Urban Traveler Overall Grade: AKid's Rating: A Location: AAmenities: AService: AFun Factor: A+The Food: B+Best For: Families, singles, couples, girlfriends.Date of Stay: August 2010 … [Read more...]
It Gets Better Canada: Modeling Tolerance to our Kids
Yesterday I sat down with my 11 year-old son and we watched this:I had recently read this heart wrenching blog post about judging a child and it touched my heart. I wanted my son to see this video and know that many people from various backgrounds in a wide range of professions living in Canada are … [Read more...]
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