I am very fortunate to have a job that I find incredibly fun and rewarding. I am on the radio program 'Derringer in the Morning with Maureen Holloway' on Q107. In my 12 years on the show by far the top 3 questions I get asked are, how awesome are John and Mo to work with? (answer - awesome, they … [Read more...]
Life’s a pitch
Several months ago Cuyler announced that he was going to play soccer this summer. I told him that would be fun, thinking he would move off of that idea after a few days. He's not a sporty kid. Nor is he much of a team player - he's more of a solitary guy. In fact, he's never played a sport - team or … [Read more...]
Doing For Yourself
This kid's favourite sport is soccer. He loves watching it, playing FIFA video games, and spends hours kicking a ball around with his cronies in front of our house, for as many hours as I'll let him. And these many, many hours of practice have garnered him some pretty excellent footwork... and he's … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – signs of summer
The smell of sunscreen, fresh cut grass and back yard barbecues. The first soccer practice of the season. and this song playing in my head all day... Summer's comin! … [Read more...]
Soccer: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
My son had his last soccer game of the year last night, which ended in a tie: 1-1. I prefer these tougher games - they're more gripping to watch, and way more fun than when one team completely creams the other, scoring six goals in the first fifteen minutes or something like that.He's had games … [Read more...]
“SHUT THE F&** UP!”
The other day my daughter came home from school and started in on me about a Drama camp she wants to go to this summer. I told her I wasn't sure if it was going to be affordable at this point and I would have to wait and see if we could manage it. She walked away grumbling a bit but … [Read more...]
Family Day
My family could not be more opposite from Sean's. He's got dozens of cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family all over Ontario on both his mom and dad's side.My parents came to Canada from Northern Ireland when my Mum was 19 and my Dad was 22. My Mum went back to have my oldest sister … [Read more...]
Taking A Break
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]
How can I make my Girl Love Sports?
It's finally sort of good weather, and we are trying to get the kids signed up for some summer activities. The last thing I want is these kids sitting in front of the TV or Wii all summer long, when it's sunny and gorgeous outside (hopefully).It's no problem with the Boy; all he wants to do is … [Read more...]
Getting Our Kicks
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]