a) a cheap slut b) selfish c) a nut puncher d) a sex addict e) self-indulgent f) irresponsible g) infected with/spreading STIs h) a liar i) a gift taker j) a re-gifter k) a brunette...no wait, a redhead l) a bad mother m) a … [Read more...]
Mum Mum
When we were in Russia I was delighted and surprised that Roman started looking at me and saying mama. It can take a very long time for newly adopted children to associate their new person with word Mama (or Dad) especially when it's international and the child is just acquiring language. … [Read more...]
Therapy.
It has been a number of months since I began this duplicitous life. I know it can't last. And, really, I don't want it to. The last while has been a period of self-discovery but also intense emotional pain and stress. The deception is killing me but it is also what keeps me getting out of bed every … [Read more...]
Adios, UrbanMoms.
I probably shouldn't even be talking about this, but I feel I owe my faithful readers an explanation before I disappear from public view.Here's the deal. CSIS, Canada's top super spy organization, has chosen me as their latest international man of mystery. Effective immediately, I will … [Read more...]
LOST in the past…
For over 5 years, my favourite television show was LOST. This was the only appointment viewing I made... even though we had a PVR, I would still make sure that I was sitting in front of the television when the show started Wednesday evenings.I recently decided to start re-watching my LOST DVDs … [Read more...]
This story reminds me of Eddie Murphy…
I knew that my time as a father would be filled with gross moments that would test my gag reflex. Well, tonight I was pushed to the limit. And I survived. Barely.We enter this scene with my little Pea gleefully taking a bath. She's imploring her bath time friends to take their … [Read more...]
Go to the Office
I was giving Pea a bath this past Sunday, and as per the normal process, she was playing with a bunch of her friends along the edge of the tub. In this particular instance, Tigger, Dr. Duck and Woody from Toy Story were all playing together.Then, I overheard the following:Dr. Duck: "Alright … [Read more...]
The Pain of Loss
In Toronto today, a funeral was held for Sgt. Ryan Russell, a police officer who was killed last Wednesday in the line of duty. Since the news of his murder broke, there has been a constant stream of stories, all of which have tugged like hell at my emotions. On more than one occasion, … [Read more...]
What the F is up with Pea?
I was speaking with a colleague of mine recently, who was concerned because her 2.5 year old started uncharacteristically waking during the night and throwing tantrums. Her daughter would wake frequently, sometimes for up to 2 hours, and would be inconsolable. The more we spoke, the more … [Read more...]
A Potty Training Deadline Looms
We have 25 days to potty train Pea.That's because Pea starts montessori school in the New Year and they require her to be potty trained by the time she arrives. So yeah, game on.Now, we're not starting from scratch here. Pea has been going pee-pee and ta-ta in the potty for quite some … [Read more...]
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