We're back. Back from our week-long road trip. Back to our summer routine. And most importantly, back to our eating routines. Let me preface this post by saying, we had an absolutely amazing time away. We got to see and do things that we will take with us for a long time to come. The... Continue Reading →
A Water Park, Abject Terror, and Learning to Go With the Flow (Literally)
So we stopped at the Kalahari Water Park for one day this week as part of our family road trip The Husband had looked into it, booked it, and was super excited to see the kids go nuts in the largest waterpark in the US. I have to admit, I was pretty excited too; I... Continue Reading →
Is Today Tomorrow?
We left today on a little road trip. It's the Husband's 40th and so, in his honour, we're off to see some of his favourite MLB teams in action. Neither of my kids particularly like the concept of leaving on a trip. Once we get there, they love being away. And there are usually tears... Continue Reading →
Passion . . . And Banana Muffins
So, on my trip to Michael's the other day, I came close to meeting my goal and only bought a few things other than the picture frame i needed. Really. I promise. I got a few picture frames (they were buy one get one free . . . I got a few, and now I... Continue Reading →
No Use in Crying over a Spilt Smoothie
Our usual morning routine is to get the kids eating breakfast, which includes a small glass of smoothie, while the Husband and I get organized for the day. For some reason, a long time ago, the Husband and I thought it would make the smoothie more "fun" for the kids (read get them to drink... Continue Reading →
Delay
Every Tuesday, I meet with this diabolical amazing Coach to work one-on-one on my weightlifting skills and other assorted Crossfit movements. While the work we do on Tuesdays is usually pretty intense, as a former figure skater, spending a few hours perfecting movement patterns is pretty much right up my ally. The fact that my Coach is... Continue Reading →
Finishing Touches
Coupled with my desire to clean up/out my house is a desire to really make it our "home". Or, as my daughter would say "Mommy, you need to put on the finishing touches". One of these little touches that I want to add to my kitchen is a framed copy of one of my family's... Continue Reading →
“You’re Done With That?”
This morning, my daughter sat on the steps leading down to our basement watching me shovel piles of soon to be discarded ephemera amassed over the last 20 years into garbage bags, questioning why I was getting rid of so many "treasures". "Why, Mommy?" She asked. "Is it because you've had it for long enough?"... Continue Reading →
I Heart Fridays
From the start to finish, Fridays are hands down the best day of the week in our house. They start with my favourite breakfast (more on that in a minute) and usually end with a pizza party involving a collection of friends and family. In between there's usually a punishing/fantastic workout at the hands of... Continue Reading →
On Memory Keeping
Ten years ago, a project at work threw me headlong into the world of "memory keeping" (aka scrapbooking). Through my new-found obsession, I met a TON of amazing and wonderful women inducing the ever-inspirational Rozanne and the incredible Agnes. Under the guidance of Rozanne, and in the company of Agnes, I started my first organized scrapbook in February... Continue Reading →
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