Category Archives: love

Wanted: Concentration

Yawn…. It was the dreaded morning after Spring Break… oh, it was so hard to get everyone, including myself, moving.  We had a good break.  What did we do?  Nothing really.  The boys just seemed very tired from the business … Continue reading

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30 Years!

I had a wonderful time in Florida.   Every time I go back, I am always reminded how much I love it there.  I love palm trees. They are just so relaxing to look at.  They exude warmth and welcome. … Continue reading

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Stuff…

3 more sleeps!!! Till what, you ask?  FLORIDA!!!  I am off to a writer’s conference… same retreat I was on last year… and to add to the wonderfulness of it, my bestie will be coming to join me during my … Continue reading

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Surrogates, Vomit, Idiopathic…

Have you watched the show 19 Kids and Counting?  For many reasons, this isn’t a show I watch.  The other night as I was flipping channels and paused on this show as they were asking FAQ.  One of the questions … Continue reading

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Boys to Men…

I have struggled with this post, simply because to be true to me, I must be honest and yet to be honest seems to make me stick out…  you know, to admit that I am not a perfect parent or … Continue reading

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A Taste of India…

It’s midweek… and yet it’s a short week so all is good with the world.  Monday was Family Day here… a good day.  Friday is a day off for the younger four boys, which means sleeping in (well, the reality … Continue reading

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The Weather Outside is Delightful!

Today was so gorgeous!!! The sun just beamed down on us and kept us smiling and warm.  I love days like today… it’s a tease that spring is around the corner.  I had so many things that I needed to … Continue reading

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Obedience…

It’s midweek… and it’s harder and harder to get the troopers up and at ’em. “Mommy, I feel sick” interpreted “Mommy, I’m tired and don’t want to get up.”  Sigh.  It’s grey outside and I too, want to just bury … Continue reading

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Oh God….

On our last day in Calcutta, we had hired a guide and car to show us some of the sights of this incredible city.  We told our guide that we would like to see Mother Teresa’s home, a temple and … Continue reading

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Family…

Surprising my mom in India was fun.  She had no clue, in fact, she looked at the boys and walked past them until they called out to her.  It was so fun for the boys. India… I was overwhelmed with … Continue reading

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Jesus, Help me.

Happy New Years! I haven’t been writing lately.  I even wondered if my blogging days are over and would it matter?  Partly because my computer in my office as been at the “shop being fixed” for a long while and … Continue reading

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Dying Traditions…

Do you send out Christmas cards?  If not, how come?  Is it simply laziness, lack of time or you really just don’t care?  Do you like getting them?  I love Christmas cards!  I love knowing and appreciating the fact that … Continue reading

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Getaway!

We’re back!  Sanj and I went to the Bahamas for the weekend.  Literally the weekend… we left Friday morning (early) and came home Sunday evening… this was my birthday present from my favorite man this year.  Not bad, eh? This … Continue reading

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Surviving…

And the week has started off with a bang… Max and I made the trek to Sick Kids yesterday to meet with our doctor.  The results from the esophageal manometry came back and we learned that his esophagus is not contracting … Continue reading

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Liar?

It’s Monday… but after an extra hour of sleep and a warm sunny day… it’s ok! My hubby came home safe and sound.  Loved our new bedroom… I think that he like the fact that I got a new lock … Continue reading

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Happy Feet!

Today was a busy day. I must be feeling better.  Yes, I am feeling much better.  I dug out my red snazzy boots that I splurged on last year while we were at Mont Tremblant on Spring Break.  They were … Continue reading

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My Sister…

Today, October 18th, some years ago, my sister was born. Gasp.  You didn’t know I had a sister, did you?  Well, she has another mother… and technically, she isn’t a blood relation.  Yet, upon meeting her, just a few years … Continue reading

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Grey’s and Sleep Interrupted

When the cat’s away, the mice play! That’s what they say, isn’t it?  Well, I was fully planning to sleep in and just take the boys to school late, since Sanj isn’t here to nag me about being responsible… and … Continue reading

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730 Pies, Craziness and Ostriches

What a crazy number of pies to make and who ever thought this up was a crazy genius! Today I went grocery shopping to begin getting ready for the pie making craziness. Here’s what was in my cart… 105 Kg … Continue reading

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Constipated…

My words have been stuck… my thoughts seemed to be constipated. I even thought of ending my blog.  I mean, what is the point of it really?  Me, rambling about this and that… nothing life changing.  My thoughts, as I … Continue reading

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