Living Creatively, Living the Dream
The last time I bought a new car I was 32. A solid fifteen years ago that on reflection, seems more like a lifetime. We’d only been in our newly built home a short time when Baby #2 arrived…and soon Continue reading I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom
It’s been one of those weeks…where tears pop to my eyes the moment I view my Facebook timeline. It’s these kids of ours…their graduations…prom pictures and closing ceremonies. It’s the passing of time…the memories of when they were young and Continue reading Damn stupid indoor rain…
I thought twice about putting my “fat-shaming” post out there. Alright…more like a few dozen times. Part of me was thinking…”hey, maybe I’ll wait until I lose a few pounds before I publish it so I don’t feel so bad Continue reading Sticks and stones…
Last week, an early morning conversation with my fourteen year old daughter…threw me for a loop. It was one of those parenting moments where I’m left a little bit stunned…a little bit shaken. A whole lot sad. “I know you’re Continue reading #IBelieveHer…
It’s possible I’ve heard “we have nothing to eat” one too many times. I wander those aisles in the grocery store. I try my best to pick out a mixture of healthy foods and snacks the kids can grab quickly…things Continue reading “We have nothing to eat!”
Note: In October of 2014, there was an attack on our Nation’s capital. A few days later, there were reports of a gunman in Halifax and schools and businesses in the city’s core were put on lockdown. The following is Continue reading Strong…and free…
SnapChat is working for me. You know…since you’re not allowed to install chips inside your kid’s head and all. Plans change. It’s part of being a mom of a teen. You sort out where they’re going, how they’re getting there, Continue reading I know what you did last night…I think…
If you recall, last year I had the amazing opportunity to head to WeDay with my youngest, Bones. We were overwhelmed by the energy in the room as thousands of students chanted and cheered for change. WeDay is all about Continue reading We365…
Remember high school? The drama of deciding what to wear every day? Having to walk through the doors with a brand new haircut…knowing you’ll be judged? The recent breakup that just won’t go away? Remember all of the foolishness with Continue reading Keeping up with High School… Netflix #StreamTeam
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Dove #YMCBeautifulYou program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. It was a few months ago, as we were Continue reading Beautiful…
I’m the prettiest Mommy in the whole wide world. Spider-Man told me. He was three and a half. Sitting on the couch with a serious look on his face, he took his two little hands, placed them on my cheeks…and Continue reading Keeping him safe…
I could tell you a whole lot about Liam and Steph, of Applehead Studios…except the thing is, they’re so darn busy they can’t answer my email questionnaire. So…I’m going to make a few things up. Liam, somewhere in his late Continue reading Applehead Studios…
I was standing in line at a store when an elderly woman in front of me was trying to locate her receipt in order to return a pair of pyjamas. “I thought for sure I’d put it in here but Continue reading Do you show compassion, kindness, respect and patience?
“Mom, smell this…it’s disgusting!” Really? Here’s the thing…if you smell something…and it’s disgusting…why must you share it with me? Do I really need to smell/look/touch the thing you find revolting? Is there somewhere in my “mom contract” that says that’s Continue reading Ick…
Yesterday, I saw courage. I saw strength of character and true sportsmanship. On arriving in Truro…the final day of a gruelling week-long tryout process where friendships are made, ankles are sprained and dreams were dreamt…I was greeted by a few Continue reading Sportsmanship…
I think it was the sneeze that broke the camel’s back. At least it was the sneeze that broke mine. It’s been a little bit weak ever since I painted the ceiling. The next morning, it kept nagging at me…grabbing Continue reading Who stepped on the crack?
The other night, a friend commented about what a great mom I am…how wonderful my kids are…how she loves reading the stories about them…about their successes and achievements. She asked how I did it…what my “trick” was. Well, here’s the Continue reading My kids are perfect…sort of…not really…ish?
Last night, sitting around with a couple of girlfriends…we chit chatted about the year ahead, our expectations and what we’re working towards. My friend, Spray (a name she received from a single hilarious moment involving a spray bottle), spoke quite Continue reading Being present…
I’ve written a few posts on bullying. There was the one about how I bullied. The one about how social media has changed the face of bullying. The one about the twitter hashtag I found where local high school kids were Continue reading To this day…