Sometimes it's hard to do this by myself. Sometimes, most of the time, I can't imagine doing this parenting thing with another person. Relinquishing control would be too hard on me. Sometimes I'm grateful to not have a relationship on top of the mother to son one. But on days like today, when … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- you would regret it
One of my favourite things about cottage life is the mix of people who come and go and all their influence and stories on me and my family. The sun came out with a ferocity and heat this afternoon, after pure cloud all day. As I ran down to the lake, I shouted out to everyone " you … [Read more...]
Mama cook egg.
What would his first three words be? What three words would he string together in the pillars of a sentance. Ok I know I was a bit spoiled with Roman's first word being "Mama"and his second being "I love" but come on, he totally set me up for "I love you" or "I love Mama" being … [Read more...]
naturally occurring science projects
It is end of the year for those at school so lockers are cleaned out. Youngest came home with two garbage bags filled with - a clown's nose, a top hat, a left flip flop a tupperware container with a fuzzy blue sandwhich, a sopping wet blazer and kilt with mildew on it (why is it wet … [Read more...]
Swanky Splashing in the Suburbs
My parents live in the suburbs of Toronto, the same City where I was born and raised. As a teenager, I endlessly whined and complained about the blandness and sameness of our little sheltered neighbourhood. Now that I am in the position of doing the raising, … [Read more...]
He’s Gone Away
In a couple days my husband leaves for a business trip to Chile, the lucky guy. For three weeks he'll be traveling South America learning all about the new agricultural innovations there, meandering through 30 degree days, dining at fine restaurants and mingling with the people. I am fully in … [Read more...]
So did you show some skin?
I wanted to focus on magical festive pics of my son in my last post so I did not speak about if I showed some skin.Are you curious?I've been asked a few times so here we go.Here's the storyI knew going into the photo shoot that although the photographer is a magician with a camera, I am not the best … [Read more...]
Mum Mum
When we were in Russia I was delighted and surprised that Roman started looking at me and saying mama. It can take a very long time for newly adopted children to associate their new person with word Mama (or Dad) especially when it's international and the child is just acquiring language. … [Read more...]
From Baby Bird to Chubby Chicken
I came across pics from the day I brought Roman home and was shocked at the wee little bird looking at the lens. I really didn't think that he was that small though the doctor told me he was in the bottom fifth percentile for weight. This is normal for children coming from an orphanage … [Read more...]
My unconventional family bed
We have a night time routine. Roman goes to bed around 8-8:30pm usually after a bath and always after a few rounds of going up and down the flight of stairs. He seems to need a little stair climbing before slumber, who am I to question it. I put on his lulaby … [Read more...]
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