I would like to talk about the word serious today and how I relate the word to my present day life.First the defination of serious: showing, or characterized by deep thought. of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner: a serious occasion; requiring thought, concentration, or … [Read more...]
Cottage Life
Now I get it! Cottage life rocks. Prior to this, I must admit, I silently questioned all those souls sitting patiently on the highway, waiting to escape to their lakeside getaways. Well, this past weekend, we visited our friends, K. and L.'s, spectacular cottage on Gull Lake, and … [Read more...]
Pics from Calgary trip 2009
We're back home and settling back into the routine of camp, soccer, swimming and lounging. Here are some pics and highlights from our recent trip out west: My niece in Calgary is only 5 weeks older to the Baby; these two little munchkins had lots of fun climbing, crawling, and dismantling the … [Read more...]
The Movies: Oh how they elude me….
Suffice it to say, I have not been keeping up my end of the bargain in the movie review department. I would have to actually see some movies to do some movie reviews. You see I have been a bit distracted. Let's start from the beginning...(I swear it won't take that long)My hubby … [Read more...]
Great Wolf Lodge Getaway
With the economy the way it is, I've noticed a real trend this March Break for families to stay a little closer to home. Far fewer of us are planning the big weeklong getaway to southern climes, and more of us are looking at local and more economical options.When offered a night away at Niagara … [Read more...]
Vacation = no work?? NOOOOO!
It has been brought to my attention that going on vacation means not working. Is this true?? What could be better than lying on the beach, frequenting the hotel's swim-up bar, sleeping, watching movies, going out to nice restaurants for dinner, and working on your laptop with no interruptions … [Read more...]
Exhausted Mom
I was talking to a friend of mine in the schoolyard and she said she had been googling "Exhausted Mom" the other day. She was looking for solace. Advice. A solution to her constant state of fatigue. Of course, she found nothing new. The advice was to "slow down", "take time … [Read more...]
Are Vacations Worth it?
Ever wonder 24 hours after you've gotten home if you were even away? I most especially marvel at this post-holiday letdown in September. In our family, the kids are not the only ones who get the summer off. As a teacher it is a full-on holiday for me too. I love that there are two … [Read more...]
Spring Break: Close to Home
I cannot believe that it is already the first week in February – where did January go? As much as I don’t love winter, you really can’t beat those beautiful crisp days where you can spend hours building forts and snow “people”. And with February comes the last minute plans for Spring Break. … [Read more...]
So how do you top a Halloween in the Magic Kingdom?
You don’t. You change direction and head to the movies in Disney’s MGM Studios. MGM studios feature a ton of movie/TV based attractions. As soon as we entered the park my kids were dancing and singing wildly to the “High School Musical” review, a moving musical that tours the park several times … [Read more...]