Let's start with the crappies so that we end on a postive note.CrappiesThe wind. It seems to ALWAYS be windy lately. Doesn't it??The rain. Not too too much of it. But just enough to make it into the crappies.The clouds. Why do clouds have to exist and make my sons life … [Read more...]
A Life of Extremes
With Cuyler - it's all or nothing.He hates something or he loves it.Example: He was obsessed with the Wiggles for a couple of years. Everything was Wiggles. Colours were no longer blue, red, yellow or purple. They were Anthony, Murray, Greg and Jeff.He would line up makers and … [Read more...]
You’ve Come A long Way, Baby!
This is an excerpt from a blog post I wrote on August 22, 2008:When his first tooth was loose he spent 1 hour and 15 minutes sitting on his bed wiggling it. It consumed him.When it fell out - he was screaming. Trembling. Didn't know what was happening even though we tried to prepare him. He just … [Read more...]
Weekend Update
So much for "sleep-in Sunday". I usually sleep in til about 9 or so while Sean gets up with the kids and makes breakfast. Then he makes a Tims run. Then I get up and watch Coronation Street all morning. Or at least I try to. Usually Treehouse or Playhouse … [Read more...]
This Place is Weird
On September 23, a mere two weeks ago, Calgary's temperature hit 32.5 degrees. CELSIUS. It was not only one of the hottest days all year, it was, in fact, the hottest first day of fall ever. What makes it even more amazing is that the first day of fall was, in fact, hotter than any of the days in … [Read more...]
Being Random on Sunday night
Random musings: 1. It's one more week until back-to-school. I'm overcome with mixed feelings of dread and eager anticipation. I will blog more about this later. 2. Ramadan is fun and spiritually rewarding, but also tiring. I can never get back to sleep after the pre-sunrise meal, and yet … [Read more...]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…
Yes. It snowed today. In Toronto. In October. … [Read more...]
10 things I love about Fall
As much as I love the summer and all its glory, I always welcome the advent of fall. Here are 10 things I love about the season: 1. The crisp nip in the air. A cardigan or sweatshirt and I could walk for hours. 2. Turtlenecks, tights, corduroys and boots. Preferably in … [Read more...]