As most of you know I lost my mom almost 2 years ago. She died too young and I miss her terribly. She was one of my best friends and the #1 inspiration and guide to me as a mother. I especially feel her loss around Mother's Day when everyone else is planning spa days or brunch or tea with their … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Village?
The old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" isn't as true for everyone as it used to be.City living, busy work schedules, over-planned children's activities, and the underlying notion that we need to be busy in order to be important all contribute to a tired isolation for many parents. So … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – “Friends” edition
Last night I was, once again, reminded of how lucky I am.Friends of ours got married yesterday. It was a great opportunity for the group to get together and have fun while we celebrate the union of good friends.It's been awhile since the whole group was together - and even then - we were … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Walking For Those Who Can’t
This morning we walked.We walked in support of a man who means so much to so many in our community. A man I am grateful to call a friend. A man who has been forced to give up most of the things in life that he loves, but who continues to bring so much to the community he loves. And … [Read more...]
My Turn to Pay it Forward
You know, I freakin' well hate cancer. This dreadful disease has taken my grandfather, my mother and a cousin. It's taken countless loved ones from countless friends. And now, it's taking another terrible toll. Just the day before my mother died, I received an email from a dear friend. A shocking, … [Read more...]
Where You Least Expect It
Things have been tough recently. Most of you know this. Yet in the middle of all of this there are some beautiful things. Like my friend Karen dropping over dinner and wine or Katie sitting with me while I cried or my kids' teachers and school principal offering support or a fellow hockey mom, … [Read more...]
Why I Like This Blog
I'm coming up on my one year anniversary with urbanmoms and I've been thinking about this whole blogging experience. I've enjoyed the challenge. I didn't have an exceptionally strong start and I've enjoyed trying to meet the goals set by Jen and Kath with their guidance and support. I've met great … [Read more...]
Kids and Marriage
Does your relationship with your kids affect your marriage? I know that in the early years there is the whole sleep deprivation and division of chores thing, but what about when they get older. We have a 17 year old, 14 year old, 12 year old and 3 year old in our house and things can get quite … [Read more...]