I was 19. The summer after my last year of high school was coming to an end and I was starting university in just a few week’s time. My parents and sister moved back to Victoria (my old hometown) and my brother was already out of the house living on his own. In a way … Continued
I need a chapter break
You know when the chapter of a great book you’re reading ends and leaves you wanting more? You need to turn the page, no matter how late into the night it is. You’ll stay up waaay past your bedtime because the shopkeeper has made a vow to avenge the murder of his son and you … Continued
Letting go of those apron strings bit by bit
I love the summer. Even the days where the heat lays over you like a humid blanket. I like being outside. Hearing the wind rush through the trees – greeting each leaf with a rustling handshake. While bees hum their tune of productivity helping gardens bloom their riches. There are still a few weeks of … Continued
From ditching swim lessons to becoming a water girl
One of my favourite things about being a parent is how your child can surprise you. Obviously children grow, develop mentally and emotionally, and become more and more their individual selves. But sometimes I feel caught unawares by how much my girl can do without any encouragement or cajoling from me or her dad. A … Continued
Watery coffee can go to hell
Today my girl went to the dentist. She had to be sedated because, funny thing, she doesn’t like people poking around in her mouth. Sedation means fasting – no food or drink the six hours leading up to the appointment. So to be fair, I didn’t have any food or drink either. Not a big … Continued
Nap time is over and it’s bittersweet
My daughter will be four (gasp!), four years old in just a few weeks. Parents say this all the time, but seriously, where did the time go? I swear it seems like she was just a wee babe cuddling in my arms not too long ago. But no, we haven’t fallen into some wormhole tunnelling … Continued
Oops I did it again – the blogging faux pas of all faux pas
In the list of top 10 worst ways to build community for you blog, not blogging regularly (e.g. in over a month) is probably ranked number one. Talk about sending the wrong message. It’s like a careless whisper. But instead of George Michael lamenting the pain and shame (you’re welcome 1984), it’s me. Lil’ old … Continued
Some life choices include wearing chambray
I recently turned 40 years old. And I love my age. On my birthday I practically shouted to the roof tops about it. In fact, I did shout it out on Facebook. My friends and family graciously congratulated me. And I think congratulations are in order. Not for reaching this milestone so much as for … Continued
My confession of imperfection
I am so far behind. On everything. And while I try not to sweat the small stuff, all that small stuff adds up to become big stuff. Work projects, home projects, hobby projects, and yes writing projects are behind schedule. My last blog post was almost a month ago. I hate that. I’ve got lists – … Continued
Why I love housework – from the list of things I’d never say
I loathe keeping house. Okay, perhaps that’s a wee bit extreme. I don’t loathe all of it. Just certain aspects. Like emptying the dishwasher, folding laundry, ironing and cleaning bathrooms. Add to that putting away clutter and picking up socks off the floor. Like seriously, why are there socks left willy nilly in this house? And not … Continued