Every now and then I do the momma cop out and buy a homemade chicken pot pie. My favourite is at a local urban boutique that calls itself a market. It had big chunks of chicken and not too much cream and good pastry. $14.99.Said market has had a facelift and looks better than I do in every … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-life is a storm
"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man person is what you do when the storm comes." … [Read more...]
10 truths about sleepover camp
1. If they write "I hate it here, pick me up" you will likely find that was one moment of difficulty/ homesickness in an otherwise perfect experience.2. When they cry when they hug you at pick up it is not because they have missed you or are happy to see you but rather that they are devastated to … [Read more...]
There is a Beast Among Us!
Recently we were lucky enough to spend a few days at Mont Tremblant in the beautiful province of Quebec. This lovely spot nestled in amongst the spectacular Laurentians is a short drive from Montreal and a hop, skip and jump from parts of Ontario and Vermont. It was the perfect way to end our family … [Read more...]
Home.
After I left the hospital Joel and I decided that I would come home. At least for now. Truly, it was the only option. It is best for the kids and we have full-time care so I won't be alone. That was Joel's one condition, "Just in case." He explained. I have set up a little respite for myself in … [Read more...]
single mother hang ups
There are certain cliches of divorce from the 70's that freak me out to the extent that they have caused mini obsessions with me.There is the cliche of the divorced woman. Hot to trot. Desperate. Alcoholic.Unstable. Anyone growing up in the 70's has this visual when they hear 'divorcee'. I work … [Read more...]
The Tale of The Little Girl Who Couldn’t Say Sorry.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who couldn't say sorry. She was a wonderful little girl with an amazing imagination, a gift for athletics and a beaming smile and a joy for life her parents adored. She was a quirky little girl who many could not figure out and she was often misunderstood. … [Read more...]
Motherhood: You’re Doing It Wrong
She was on her thirteenth tantrum. It was 9 am. The house was a disaster, but we had left the wake of clutter and dirty dishes behind us in a harried attempt to get my eldest daughter to her day camp on time that morning. All three girls were strapped into their carseats and just as we pulled out of … [Read more...]
How being a mom to 8 = GUILT
I ran into an old friend the other day and she was amazed at how many children I have and went on to comment how I must be superwoman and how she finds two children hard to handle. As we parted she turned to me and said "You are so lucky and those children of yours are so lucky to have you as their … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-what would you do?
"what would you do if you weren't afraid?"poster on wall at FACEBOOK officesI would walk on a tightrope at the circus, jump out of a plane, ride a roller coaster, zipline high above the trees (do you see a theme ?)it is funny I can't think of anything else. I have done or am doing everything else … [Read more...]
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