Do you do this too?You play this game with yourself- if I do this I get that.Lately I have started getting up an hour earlier because my younger daughter is trying rowing out. I vaguely recall saying that was a great idea.So my day starts at 5.There are breakfasts and lunches ( yes they could make … [Read more...]
being a grownup and peanuts envy
Once upon a time when my Godson was born- I went to visit him, to meet him, to squeeze him, to adore him and his mom, one of my oldest friends, who was so 'exhausted' ( a euphemism for other things I will not print- very tough labour). His 2 and 1/2 year old sister answered the door screaming … [Read more...]
Halloween hangover
There are many things that a mom misses as her children grow out of stages.Halloween may not be one of them.As much as I love the excitement and the costumes that my two now make themselves - I am very excited that no one this year will be bringing any candy home.Many November … [Read more...]
life is short and so was the dress
Everyone always assumes that the creative girl loves costumes.I hate costumes. And I actually reserve no creativity for them. Firstly, comfort has to be there for me to have a good time- a costume with too much stuff can bring you down. One year I went as Paddington Bear in a costume so … [Read more...]
runs with scissors
I told all of you that I took up running 6 months ago because I hated it.I know that sounds peculiar but - as much as I have always loved the look of it- sleek, strong, efficient, requiring no equipment, team or set up- I hated how it felt and always wanted to go home for coffee after 5 … [Read more...]
Hypomomdriac
"Hmm, it feels kind of weird when I swallow. Kind of like a swollen lymph node or something, but I'm not fighting a cold. I'll just Google it. Crap. I think I have THROAT CANCER."(Cue frantic mental flash-forwards of videotaping myself giving messages to our girls so they can remember me when I'm … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-wisdom for my daughters
Ocassionally I am extremely profound and I leave my children important messages of how to be in the world"Hi, I am your kitchen -I do not self clean"I know it is deep and meaningful. Please feel free to quote me. … [Read more...]
Helicopter Parent or My Child’s Advocate?
This post was inspired in part by our Teacher, Cayla's, recent post: The Dos and Don'ts of How to be Involved in Your Child's School Life.I have always been a working parent and, overall, my philosophy when it comes to my children is one of "let them figure it out." I think this builds confidence … [Read more...]
being me
One of the greatest things about being yourself is that it is always right. It is always comfortable and so darn easy to remember. It comes without rehearsal or reservation.When I was a teenager there was the ME I was to parents and the ME I was everywhere else. The babysitter ME. The somewhat … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-“the effect of fertilization on duckweed”and other riveting lessons
"What did you learn today at school?"I love this question mainly because I miss learning in a formal setting but also to make sure my daughters are retaining more than just water.I try to ask it at dinner, like most parents.Last night my younger daughter said she is working on a lab studying " … [Read more...]
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