some dads are very intellectual and have very little hairsome dads are very friendlysome dads are sassysome dads you can share secrets withsome dads are there right beside you no matter whatsome dads are not. some moms are both the dad and the momand that is me.(all artwork for Father's day … [Read more...]
don’t you ever feel…
...like a little kid in an adult worldwith a fancy kitchenand all the latest appliancesand dress up clothesand your own wheelsand offspring, no lessand a pervasive worry that one day there will be someone knocking at your door with serious papers and a man in a trenchcoat with a file on … [Read more...]
I have changed my mind
My friend was telling the story of a teenage daughter meltdown of epic proportions- hormones deadlines, friends, missed school during a prolonged illness and that creeping feeling that something is not right and how to solve it.That evening both daughters had 'tantrums' -as one was feeling left out … [Read more...]
ROFLMAO-Not your average Book Club
The whole way up to my cottage for our annual book club weekend I am thinking to myself in a desperate way - I don't have time to do this, why am I doing this, I shouldn't be doing this.Lately I have been feeling more than just a little overwhelmed by life and work. In fact I often feel … [Read more...]
“it’s not your best work”
Once upon a time when my kids were little people, we were leaving the soccer field with yet another medal, ribbon or trophy. I like the idea of reward and tend to lead my life around it, but my children were lousy soccer players. The oldest wrote poetry in the back field and once, while in goal, … [Read more...]
I like tulips and tiles
Of all the gifts a boy could give a girl, one of the most romantic is his sweaty labour. Over the weekend I watched my friend tile my backsplash. If that sounds sexual, I don't mean it to.I wanted to help because I am trying to learn as many new things at this stage in my life as possible. … [Read more...]
stupid questions
"Was it just me, or did everyone but us look really old at that party?""Does my ass look big in these jeans?""Do I look any different to you then I did when I was in my 20's?""Is that dessert fattening?""Am I too drunk to drive?""Am I your first?""Am I the best?""Do I look tired?'"Can you tell I … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-undies for the afterlife
"I don't believe in an after life although I am bringing a change of underwear" Woody Allen … [Read more...]
fantasy vs reality
I would like to picture myself as this mom every single day of the week preparing this breakfast for all of usUnfortunately this was how things looked this morning … [Read more...]
how to throw a great party
Take one part creativityspare no attention to detailchoose a perfect settingmake it a family eventinclude single moms( Octomom)and creative souls(hunchback with baby on back)don't forget great live musicinvite fabulously fun peoplehave an activity if the kids start to get tiredif you are hosting get … [Read more...]