Dear random dude at the hardware store: Sorry you thought I might kiss you, but in my defence, you did tell me where I could find a cheaper, more effective air conditioner. Call me maybe? 98 Degrees was a pretty good boy band back in the day. 87 degrees, though, that's a terrible room … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- “wait- I actually want this job”
Some people spend their whole lives looking for something they are passionate about and never find a carreer that truly ignites them. For me I had felt certain I had found it in this and in this. But I may have changed my mind. PLEASE give me this job (see video below). It is all I will ask for … [Read more...]
parenting 101- a pocketful of sequins, sprinkler and ice cream sandwiches
Yesterday one of my favourite little artists was collecting sequins off the art table, like nuts to a squirrel in fall, while we were creating this I caught her eye and she looked a little guilty. I smiled and said - 'don't worry,you can take a pocketful home' She looked so excited. Treasures … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-leaving the party when you are having fun
"not wanting to leave home" my best friend's oldest being pulled by her sister, reluctantly en route to first year Uni "Leave the party when you are still having fun" Some teenagers drive you totally crazy the year or months before they leave you- nature's way of helping you show them the … [Read more...]
words for wednesday – you are like a bad lover
"You are like a bad lover. When I tell you I am leaving you - you start treating me well" me trying to break up with my home internet provider for the summer and finding him particularly attentive -only in that too little too late way. … [Read more...]
notes to my daughter- hold onto your way, hold onto your childhood
I was watching you last night like it was the first time. Sometimes, as a mom, we worry. Does the world see you the way I do? Is the world good enough to have you in it? You are not much of a teenager. You dont exacerbate me. I am not fed up with you. You aren't selfish or mean. You have never- … [Read more...]
last time I checked I was a girly girl
I spent a bit of time with a very old friend recently who says her favourite go to outfit is sweats and a turtleneckI admire her for thisbut I am too fluffy, too girlish and too in love with putting things together to be this solid an individual I would shrivel up and die if I had to wear that … [Read more...]
a few things before you go- notes to my daughter (part two)
Just last week you went to your PROM. I could feel the tension leading up to it.You could slice it with a knife. And I know you were at odds with that tension.You knew instinctively that to over plan, over discuss and over analyze is a curse of women everywhere. You knew that some people behaved … [Read more...]
Sand in our pockets
We're back!I had great intentions of blogging from Barbados but my netbook wouldn't jive with the blogging website. I did journal though and will share some of the highlights and hijinx with ya'll.I have lots of advice to dispense if you should find yourself travelling tropical with toddlers … [Read more...]
my string theory
For all the ways you wonder if you are doing a good job with your kids, if you are failing miserably, if you are sure there are periods of extreme and steady shortfall in energy, patience, guidance, good and solid example, every now and then you actually have a moment when you think you are actually … [Read more...]
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