Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't … [Read more...]
The Calm
December was a whirlwind of family visits, outdoor play, and heart-to-heart chats. Days filled with family and festivities. Pure joy! The months before were filled with fear, dread, and sadness. Our realities thrown off kilter, barely able to hold it together. But January is the strangest of all. It … [Read more...]
Spinning Out of Control
I know, I know. January is the month of resolutions with diet and exercise topping the list. Well, I am certainly no exception although mine is less of a resolution and more of a practical necessity. I can not afford (both financially and physically) to get any fatter. The 10+lbs I have gained in … [Read more...]
How Did It Happen?!
Six years ago today I became a mother for the second time. SIX YEARS?! How did that happen? Today it hit me - I don't have babies anymore. I knew this, really, but still, for some reason I guess I hadn't really processed it. It's funny because I spent my early adulthood and marriage planning to … [Read more...]
Where You Least Expect It
Things have been tough recently. Most of you know this. Yet in the middle of all of this there are some beautiful things. Like my friend Karen dropping over dinner and wine or Katie sitting with me while I cried or my kids' teachers and school principal offering support or a fellow hockey mom, … [Read more...]
I Got Nothin’
I have sat here staring at a blank screen for the last 30 minutes. I decided I wanted to write about something else today. Something other than my mom's cancer. But nothing came to me. Nada. It's not like nothing else has been going on in my life. I mean, come on. I have two busy kids and I run my … [Read more...]
Cancer Treatment – Week 2
First of all, I just want to thank those of you who have sent well wishes for me and my family. I really, really appreciate it. I don't have a lot of news. Things are going well, I guess. As well as something that makes you feel continuously yucky and flu like and tired can go. The good news is my … [Read more...]
F*#@ing Cancer Treatment Day 2
Yesterday was rough. Really, really rough. I think we were fooling ourselves a bit to think that my mom might escape any real side effects. Although I do believe that a positive attitude helps, it can not fend off the full-on body aches, shivers and fever brought on by the Interferon. Even worse … [Read more...]
Be Brave
Wow. This was sent to me yesterday by some folks at Pfizer. They wanted my opinion. Well, my hysterical tears and warm and fuzzy feeling was difficult to describe to them but, in simple terms, it really touched me. I mentioned to you earlier this week that my mom was diagnosed with Melanoma and I … [Read more...]
This Land Belongs to You and Me…
Mr. Husband and I are spoiled by being members of two families who each have family cottages. We are also devoted winter road warriors for our ski weekends in Collingwood. This leaves us with two months a year when we are actually home in our house - November and April, affectionately termed, the … [Read more...]